Guide to financing municipal energy transitions in South Africa
Municipalities in South Africa are operating within an electricity system that is undergoing a major transition. This transition has serious implications for how municipal electricity…
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Localising the just energy transition (JET) through municipalities
South Africa’s electricity sector is undergoing one of the most significant transformations in its history. As new technologies, market participants, and energy models emerge, municipalities…
EDI reform consultation Municipal IPP project preparation and procurement manual
The purpose of this Manual is to guide South African municipalities when engaging in the process of designing, preparing, procuring, and implementing a process for…
Public procurement framework for the municipal procurement
This guide supports South African municipalities in procuring renewable energy projects to reduce costs, enhance resilience, and contribute to a just energy transition aligned with…
Social ownership models in the energy transition: Report for the Presidential Climate Commission
The objective of this study was to undertake an extensive literature review and stakeholder consultations on social ownership models for the energy transition, leading to…
Wholesale market and EDI reform updates and discussion:engaging from a local municipality perspective
Several critical transitions and processes are underway in the South African electricity sector, including the transition to a wholesale electricity market and reforms in municipal…
Electricity pricing and sector reform: A summary of key concepts and strategic
South Africa is undergoing a profound and complex transformation of its electricity sector. This transformation, while aligned with global trends, is intensified by local challenges,…
Synthesis Report on The State of Readiness for the JET in Municipalities
This report evaluates the state of readiness of ten South African municipalities in their journey toward the Just Energy Transition (JET). The analysis is rooted…
Policy to power: Ten actions to deliver green, accessible and secure electricity
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…