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The latest thinking from our team on renewable energy, policy, and the issues shaping South Africa's power sector.

The benefits of behind-the-meter PV and BESS in SA

South African businesses operate in an environment typified by rising tariffs, decarbonisation pressures, loadshedding, grid…

South Africa’s Carbon Market 2025: From Compliance to Opportunity

South Africa’s carbon market has evolved from a compliance mechanism into a strategic policy tool…

Structuring Long-Term Corporate PPAs: Risk and Opportunity for Industry

Southern Africa’s energy landscape is changing rapidly. Regulatory changes and the adoption of renewable technologies…

From Monopoly to Market – A New Era in South Africa’s Electricity Sector

It’s an exciting and dynamic time for the South African energy sector. Virtual wheeling, the…

How BESS is Powering a More Stable and Resilient South African Grid

As South Africa’s energy system navigates the dual challenges of loadshedding and renewable integration, we…

Impact of Eskom Retail Tariff Plan on Energy Procurement Strategy for Energy Intensive Users in South Africa

In addition to the annual increases in Eskom rates, NERSA has approved a significant restructuring…

Power Insights: An Update

Last July, Energy Group published a blog titled “Power Insights: Loadshedding, Renewable Energy Adoption and…

Navigating the Future of South Africa’s Energy: Insights from the GCCA 2025 Report

In the rapidly evolving landscape of South African energy, the Generation Connection Capacity Assessment (GCCA)…

An Overview of South Africa’s IRP 2023

The Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) serves as the government’s strategic framework for planning South Africa’s…

Combined Heat and Power (CHP) in South Africa: Poised for growth?

Combined Heat and Power (CHP) is a term used for the industrial or commercial use…

Power Insights: Loadshedding, Renewable Energy Adoption and Implications for Large-Scale Energy Users

Eskom has recently released their latest supply and demand data on the Eskom Data portal.…

REIPPPP Update: The Key To SA’s Power Problems?

The Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP) is a competitive bidding process used…