Rooftop solar demand increases despite lack of load shedding

With Eskom’s prices rising, having a solar system can be more cost-effective - but the systems are not cheap.

Rooftop solar installations in South Africa became popular at the height of load shedding, and one would think the demand would decrease now that the electricity cuts have stopped.Data from Standard Bank’s LookSee home efficiency platform shows a notable rise in visits to its Solar Loan finance page.

“We continued to see a steady increase with additional spikes in interest following reports that Eskom was asking for another significant increase in electricity tariffs for 2025.” “These escalating prices are placing enormous strain on household budgets, and many are looking for ways to reduce their reliance on the grid.”

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