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Why going off-grid is becoming more expensive for South African farms
ESKOM

Why going off-grid is becoming more expensive for South African farms

As Eskom tariffs increasingly include capacity and network-related charges, RenEnergy says farmers must assess their full energy profile before investing in solar, batteries or…

  • Yogashen Pillay
4 min read
With peak electricity tariffs putting growing pressure on businesses, tariff arbitrage is emerging as a way to reduce costs without disrupting operations.
TARIFF ARBITRAGE

Tariff arbitrage offers South African businesses a new way to cut energy costs

Battery storage and smart energy controls can help South African businesses shift consumption away from expensive peak periods, but the savings depend on local tariffs, load…

  • Ashley Lechman
5 min read
Solar power projects made up the bulk of the planned investment spending in South Africa in the first six months of 2026.
INFRAS
Breaking News

South Africa’s investment plans fall 81% in first half as business confidence weakens

New investment projects plunged 81% to R137.7bn in the first half of 2026 as business confidence weakened.

  • Edward West
2 min read