Solar power set to cost farmers even more on top of Eskom hikes
Company's analysis shows farmers with solar should prepare for increases of more than 20%
07 April 2025 - 05:00
Farmers who supplement their electricity supply from Eskom with solar power should prepare for much greater increases in their electricity costs than the average 12.75% tariff hike granted to the power utility by energy regulator Nersa in January.
The hike was the result of a comprehensive restructuring of Eskom’s tariffs, which it had sought for years. The new tariff structure and rate increase came into effect on April 1...
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