Month: September 2017

Frustration as Nersa

2017-09-18 by adminNo Comments

the South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA) has expressed frustration over a decision by the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) to postpone a hearing into its 11-month-old complaint into the refusal of Eskom to sign agreements to buy electricity from independent power producer (IPP) projects procured by the Department of Energy (DoE). More Stories...

90% renewables mix 2050

2017-09-18 by adminNo Comments

New analysis conducted using updated cost assumptions for solar photovoltaic (PV), onshore wind and batteries shows that the share of renewable energy in an electricity mix that would also be the least cost for South Africa could grow to above 90% by 2050. More stories...

Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber

2017-09-18 by adminNo Comments

The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber has expressed extreme disappointment with Eskom’s application for a 19.9% tariff increase from April 1, 2018, warning that such a hike would be “crippling” to business and the economy. Should the increase be approved it could translate to a 27.5% municipal tariff adjustment on July 1, 2018. More Stories...