Cost of procuring independently produced renewable power becoming more affordable

[Daniel Puchert]

Good news about electricity prices in South Africa

Independently produced renewable power is becoming more affordable in South Africa, offering Eskom an opportunity to procure capacity more cheaply and potentially relieve consumers of higher-than-inflation price increases.

This is according to the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research's (CSIR) energy centre head, Dr Thabo Hlalele, who told eNCA that Eskom's aggregated electricity tariffs have increased by 190% since 2014.

 

[B-1]

I know my independent power generation on the roof is certainly cheaper than what the municipality charges me.

 

[Lupus]

I know my independent power generation on the roof is certainly cheaper than what the municipality charges me.

Unless it was free and installed for free? Doubt that

 

[B-1]

Unless it was free and installed for free? Doubt that

Solar panels are cheap. Storage less so but this article is about generation.

 

[Lupus]

Solar panels are cheap. Storage less so but this article is about generation.

Sure, but you need to have those installed to generate it didn't just fall in your lap.
So your initial outlay needs to be taken into account, plus any extra backups you have for cloudy days.