The Difference Between a PPA and a Wheeling Agreement
If you have started exploring renewable energy procurement for your business, you have almost certainly encountered two terms that appear together but are not the same thing: a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) and a wheeling agreement. Both are essential to how wheeled energy works in South Africa — but they serve very different purposes, involve […]
What is the Eskom Wheeling Framework and How Does it Affect You?
If your business is exploring wheeled energy in South Africa, one term you will encounter early — and repeatedly — is the Eskom wheeling framework. Understanding what this framework is, how it operates, and what it means commercially for your business is essential before you enter into any wheeled energy transaction. This guide explains the […]
What Is Wheeled Energy and How Does It Work in South Africa?
South Africa’s energy landscape is shifting fast. With Eskom tariffs rising year on year, ongoing grid pressure, and a growing pipeline of privately developed renewable energy projects, more commercial and industrial businesses are asking a simple but important question: how can I access clean, affordable electricity without installing my own solar panels? The answer, for […]
How Does Energy Wheeling Work in South Africa?
South Africa’s electricity landscape is changing — and fast. With Eskom tariffs increasing year on year, persistent grid pressure, and a rapidly expanding pipeline of privately developed renewable energy projects, commercial and industrial (C&I) businesses across the country are asking a straightforward but important question: how can we access clean, affordable electricity without installing our […]
Challenges in Effectively Structuring Wheeled Energy Deals
The renewable energy market, especially wheeled energy, has grown significantly in recent years. Wheeling enables the transportation of electricity from renewable sources to grid-connected consumers via the national electricity network, but effectively structuring these projects remains a challenge. One of the biggest obstacles is navigating negotiations between energy suppliers and offtakers. While many businesses need […]