Electricity Prices Keep Rising: Is It Time to Invest in Your Own Power?
Your electricity bill is an ongoing expense. Solar can turn part of that expense into an investment in your energy future. For South African households and businesses, the cost of electricity has become an increasingly important part of the monthly budget. And the trend is something worth paying attention to. Eskom's standard tariffs increased by 12.74% in 2025 , while the approved average increase for Eskom direct customers for the 2026/27 financial year is 8.76% , effective from 1 April 2026. Municipal customers have an average increase of 9.01% , effective from 1 July 2026. There is also another increase on the horizon. NERSA's current tariff framework provides for an 8.83% price increase for Eskom's 2027/28 financial year , with the adjustment scheduled for that financial year. For homeowners and businesses, this raises an important question: If electricity is going to remain a significant monthly expense, why not invest in reducing your dependence on the grid? ...