Electricity reform in South Africa: Implications and opportunities for municipalities
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 South Africa, a typology-based scenario analysis shows that without targeted support, many municipalities, particularly smaller and under-resourced ones, risk falling behind. Progressive metros, however, are well-positioned to lead through IPP […]
The role of municipalities with the introduction of the Electricity Regulation Amendment Act
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. It builds on interim reforms introduced since 2021, which initially allowed private generation projects of up to 100 MW without requiring a license from the National Energy Regulator of South […]
Financing and ownership models for municipal embedded generation: Guidance for South African municipalities
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 own-generation solutions. Embedded generation, which is the production of electricity at a local site and connected to the local electricity grid, presents potential solutions at the municipal scale. It can […]