As electricity tariffs continue to rise, squeezing household and small business budgets, a new solar company has entered the market with stokvel and crowdfunding models aimed at making renewable energy more affordable and accessible. Ipeleng Power Solutions (IPS), founded by entrepreneur Ipeleng Mhlanga, 32, launched in Johannesburg this week, offering solar system design, installation, maintenance […]
The national power utility is heading for a second year of profits but experts say tariff hikes and state bailouts remain central to its financial recovery
The national power utility is heading for a second year of profits but experts say tariff hikes and state bailouts remain central to its financial recovery
Environmental justice organisations have launched a high court challenge against Eskom’s proposed Nuclear-1 power station, arguing that the 2017 environmental authorisation, upheld by Dion George in 2025, breached South Africa’s environmental laws
As struggling municipalities face shrinking income and mounting debt, innovative renewable energy models are aiming to stabilise costs and secure power systems
Latest reforms to regulations confront challenges to Eskom’s grid monopoly and the potential for private generators to boost competition
