South Africa is at a pivotal moment in electricity reform. After more than a century of monopoly control, the country is moving towards a multi-market
As the energy transition progresses and the technological, economic and social contexts in which it is embedded evolve, policymakers need to work iteratively, both within
This report details the ENGAGE initiative piloted by the Cultiver Group over 18 months in two South African communities, one in the Western Cape (Laingsburg)
This policy brief is based on South Africa’s Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP), which is implemented at the national level. However, the
This study assesses how electricity reform impacts the municipal electricity business model, focusing on financial sustainability, operational readiness, socio-economic mandates, and long-term strategic positioning. In
The Electricity Regulation Amendment Act (ERAA) marks a transformative shift in South Africa’s energy landscape, aiming to foster a more competitive and decentralised electricity market.
Municipalities in South Africa face intersecting challenges in the electricity sector. These include increasing electricity costs, unstable supply, and decreasing revenue as users opt for
South Africa’s National Treasury undertook, this legal and regulatory framework analysis with respect to the establishment or procurement of new generation capacity by municipalities and
A training course developed as part of the Benin Energy Plus Project. Based on the work developed for local and regional governments in Benin this course details how to use public-private partnerships and accessing carbon finance to develop renewable energy projects for energy access
Implementing a building energy metering programme in seven municipalities in South Africa. An Urban-LEDS II demonstration project case study. As part of their jurisdictions, local
