Our Latest Newsletter – Updates, Insights & Opportunities
We are pleased to share our latest newsletter with you, featuring key updates, insights, and opportunities from our community. Take a moment to read through and stay informed on what’s happening in our industry. If you would like to be featured in an upcoming edition, please feel free to share your news
Nersa approves higher electricity hikes for 2026/27 after R54.7bn error
By: Terence Creamer Creamer Media Editor The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has officially confirmed that the average tariff increase for Eskom direct customers will rise by 8.76% on April 1 and by 9.01% for municipalities on July 1. The confirmation follows the March 5 approval by the
Invitation: Stakeholder Consultation Workshops – 19 March 2026
Kindly receive herewith an official invitation requesting your participation in the upcoming Stakeholder Consultation Workshops from the Western Cape Government Department of Economic Development and Tourism.
Reminder: Distributed Generation Working meeting
This is a friendly reminder of our Distributed Generation Working Group meeting scheduled for 10 March 2026, at 11h00 - 13h00.
Solar & Storage Live Africa 2026 – Register for free
Dear Valued Member, With just weeks to go, Solar & Storage Live Africa 2026 is set to bring the energy industry together for three days of innovation, insight and collaboration. Taking place from 25–27 March 2026 at the Gallagher Convention Centre, the event will showcase the latest advancements in
Eskom, NERSA and the Trader Respondents have agreed to suspend legal proceedings to enable the development of the new trading rules
Friday, 27 February 2026: On 24 July 2025, Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd (“Eskom”) initiated application proceedings in the High Court seeking to review and set aside the decision of the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (“NERSA”) to grant five electricity trading licences, namely those issued to
SAPVIA welcomes infrastructure focus in 2026 Budget; Calls for accelerated support for solar PV and grid expansion.
The South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) welcomes the strong focus on infrastructure investment, energy reform and private sector participation in the 2026 Budget Speech delivered by Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana . “We applaud the commitment to invest more than R1 trillion in
Draft South African Standard (DSS) – Public Enquiry Notice for SAPVIA Members
The Technical Committee SABS/TC067_SC06 Electricity Distribution Systems and Components – Installations has reached consensus that the draft should proceed to become a South African National Standard. This document is now circulated for public enquiry and SAPVIA members are invited to submit comments by