Eskom Fees Put Brakes on SA's Solar Boom.

Sibongile Mofokeng and Dr. Andrew Dickson discuss how Eskom’s new fees and registration rules are slowing South Africa’s solar energy growth. Despite 3.5 million households using solar and rooftop capacity doubling in three years, Eskom’s changes risk stalling progress. South Africa has nearly 9 GW of solar capacity and strong government support, but challenges like grid capacity and regulatory hurdles remain. Solar adoption is rising as businesses and homes seek cheaper, stable power, yet Eskom’s fees create obstacles. The conversation highlights the need for policies that support solar growth to maintain momentum in the clean energy transition.