Tag: National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa)
The R54 billion miscalculation – what it means for homeowners
South Africa’s electricity framework has been rocked by an error that could cost households dearly. In August 2025, the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) confirmed the R54 billion miscalculation in its revenue decision for Eskom under the Sixth Multi-Year Price Determination (MYPD6). This was not a minor accounting slip.
SSEG registration requirements – a step in protecting the grid
We support efforts to ensure the safety and performance of the national grid. We remind businesses and members of the public about the mandatory requirement to register Small-Scale Embedded Generators (SSEG). SSEG refers to a customer-owned generation unit. This unit typically generates less than 1MW/1MVA and connects to the electricity distribution network.
NERSA’s tariff decision – what it means for Eskom and consumers
At the end of January, the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) announced that Eskom can implement tariff increases of 12.7%, 5.36% and 6.19% over the next three financial years. This decision represents a significant downward adjustment from the 36.14%, 11.81% and 9.10% increases that Eskom originally requested.
Renewable energy data centres – powering AI’s future
Let's face it: South Africa's power grid is not winning any awards for reliability. Our data centres are feeling the heat - and not in a good way. These digital powerhouses not only keep our online world spinning but are also fuelling the recent Artificial Intelligence (AI) revolution - yet their ever-expanding capabilities hinge on one critical requirement: an uninterrupted power supply.
Build back better – now is the time for positive radical...
According to Peter Attard Montalto (head of Capital Markets Research at Intellidex) the violence and looting that took place in parts of KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng in July 2021 cost the national retail sector R5 billion, 800 non-shopping centre stores were looted, 100 stores were burnt out, and 200 shopping centres were looted, and many destroyed. How can the country recover from such devastation - and when still enduring more than a year of lockdown and a pandemic? The answer must lie in economic and individual freedom.
Energy strategies should start with a profit-centric approach
With the long-awaited Carbon Tax Bill now expected to be implemented in June of 2019, businesses still have some time to develop new energy strategies that can help to reduce their carbon footprint.
