As South Africa faces ongoing energy challenges, businesses and homeowners are turning to small-scale embedded generation (SSEG) as a reliable alternative to Eskom’s unstable grid. These solar energy systems allow you to generate your own power while remaining connected to the municipal grid.
[pdf] Policymakers in some of the world’s largest economies are reducing support for solar power generation. Even so, Goldman Sachs Research expects rapid growth in the sector, with global solar installations set to rise to 914 Gigawatts (Gw) in 2030, 57% above 2024 levels.
[pdf] The Red Sands project will be the largest standalone BESS to reach this stage on the continent, designed to store power during off-peak hours and release it when demand is highest—providing essential grid stability and flexibility for South Africa’s electricity network.
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