Beat the July electricity hike with Stage Zero
From 1 July, South African municipalities will raise electricity tariffs by an average of 11.32%, following Eskom’s April increase of 12.74% for direct customers.
In cities like Mbombela, the rise could be as steep as 14%, translating to over R300 extra per household per month. Some councils will even exceed the average.
The result? Many households will see jumps of between R200 and R300 on their monthly bill.
But this year, consumers have a powerful tool to avoid being burned by rising energy costs.
Switch to solar before the end of July and claim 30 days free with Stage Zero’s solar-as-a-service plan – with the same offer extended to existing customers who refer a successful signup.
Predictability matters
Annual price hikes have become part of South Africans’ energy reality.
But predictability is what makes budgets stable.
With solar-as-a-service, you lock in a fixed monthly rate that won’t spike with each municipal adjustment.
Over time, households using more than 600 kWh per month typically save more, even after factoring in rental or service fees.
Why now?
July offers the perfect timing: sign up before the municipal hikes kick in, enjoy 30 days of solar for free, and safeguard your bills from year-end surprises.
The cost of going solar is lower than most families realise when spread over a year – and it is much more predictable, too.
“Our goal has always been to make solar accessible to more South Africans – not just as a backup plan, but as a smarter way to take control of energy costs,” said Abraham van der Merwe, CEO of Stage Zero.
“With our solar-as-a-service model, households start saving from day one, without the complexity or upfront costs.”
“We are also expanding this 30-day free period to existing customers who refer someone that signs up successfully.”
Benefits of solar as a service
Traditional solar installs come with upfront investment and hassle.
Things like permits, compliance, and insurance are all common concerns.
Solar-as-a-service removes that burden.
For a predictable monthly fee, everything is taken care of.
You get the immediate benefit of lower and stable electricity costs, with no capital outlay.
A smarter energy home
Installing solar is about more than slashing your bill.
Think about it as building financial resilience, especially given what’s happening around the world.
As municipal electricity costs rise unpredictably, those with solar aren’t just cutting costs; they’re also defending their budget.
Night-time charging, peak tariffs, and household growth become less stressful when your energy is predictable.
Your next step
- Act quickly. Sign up anytime between now and the end of July to secure your 30-day free solar offer.
- Get assessed. A home energy assessment ensures your system fits your usage and home.
- Enjoy stability. Lock in predictable costs and maintain them despite municipal hikes.
Municipal and Eskom hikes come and go, but your solar service won’t.
With 30 days on us, July is the smartest time to future-proof your energy.
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