CAPE TOWN: The process of grid liberalisation is already underway in South Africa, but rather than being seen as threat, it presents opportunities for all players in the energy market, particularly Eskom. Rising electricity prices and cheaper alternatives have created a considerable increase in investments in energy efficiency and embedded generation. The past few years have seen high profile users such as V&A Waterfront, MAN Truck & Bus, and Clearwater Mall install significant generation capabilities. This trend has been helped along with the major metros, and several smaller municipalities putting in place systems to allow embedded generation – a dozen of which allowing some form of remuneration or benefit to those who generate excess energy. The recent publication of the NRS 049-2 or Smart Meter Specification will further allow municipalities to add significantly to their ability to adopt embedded generation and will reduce the costs for private users to connect and contribute excess energy to the grid.
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