Price of electricity in SA compared with the rest of the continent – it’s a cheap affair
SA’s household electricity prices sit in the more expensive half of the global spectrum, with at least 85 nations paying less per kilowatt-hour.
SA’s household electricity prices sit in the more expensive half of the global spectrum, with at least 85 nations paying less per kilowatt-hour.
“Like the general fuel levy, the electricity price is loaded with fees that the government uses for other purposes,” reports MyBroadband.
Eskom hit back at NERSA over the rejection of its tariff proposal. It said the decision would destroy the electricity industry – including municipalities.
Enel Green Power is rolling out a version of Tesla’s home-power kit to help South African retail customers buffer against rising electricity prices and grid outages.
Kevin Lings says the Reserve Bank seems to be significantly more concerned with inflation and expects the Repo Rate to end the year higher than 7.5%.
Investors are pulling back from wind farms in Nordic nations as the lowest electricity prices in 12 years cut the profitability of new projects.
SA’s business confidence fell 2.3 index points in June to its lowest in more than 16 years. A survey released on Tuesday showed perceptions of economic health were bowing to fundamental weaknesses weighing on productivity.
Why bet $100bn the country simply doesn’t have on nuclear, which only hits the grid in 8 years at which time who knows how cheap renewable power might be?
Alec Hogg was joined by Chairman of Nersa, Jacob Modise to unpack rising energy costs as consumers are set to carry Eskom’s diesel costs.
The Full Mini Budget Speech by Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene (Click here for the supporting documents): It is my privilege to present the 2014 Medium Term Budget Policy Statement and the Adjustments Appropriation Bill, the Division of Revenue Amendment Bill, all for 2014/15, and this year’s Revenue Laws Amendment Bills. Mister President, we are calling … Read more