Energy Brokers
Wheeling CalculatorGet in touch

Resource Hub

Insights for South Africa's renewable energy decision-makers

Independent perspectives on solar feasibility, BESS economics, wheeled energy, PPAs and the South African electricity market — written by our engineering team.

What Is an Independent Power Producer (IPP) and How Do They Work?

Featured article

What Is an Independent Power Producer (IPP) and How Do They Work?

An independent power producer South Africa generates the renewable energy behind every PPA and wheeling deal. Here is how IPPs work.

Read article

All articles

Why 2026 Is the Right Time to Wheel Energy in SA

27 August 2026

Why 2026 Is the Right Time to Wheel Energy in SA

Wheeled energy South Africa 2026: why grid pressure and a record IPP pipeline make now the right time for C&I businesses to lock in capacity.

How to Reduce Your Business Electricity Costs Without Capital Investment

24 August 2026

How to Reduce Your Business Electricity Costs Without Capital Investment

Reduce electricity costs business South Africa without spending capital. Wheeled energy delivers lower tariffs from day one with zero upfront investment.

What Is a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) and Why Does It Matter?

24 August 2026

What Is a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) and Why Does It Matter?

A power purchase agreement South Africa explained: what a PPA is, how it works, and why it underpins every wheeled energy deal for C&I businesses.

Grid Capacity for Wheeled Energy: A Province-by-Province Analysis

11 August 2026

Grid Capacity for Wheeled Energy: A Province-by-Province Analysis

Available transmission capacity for wheeled energy projects by province, why three provinces show zero, and what curtailment changes.

The WEPS System Explained: How Wheeling Credits Work

11 August 2026

The WEPS System Explained: How Wheeling Credits Work

How Eskom's Wheeling Energy Purchase System applies credits to your electricity bill, what the wheeling fees are, and how reconciliation works.

Wheeled Energy vs Embedded Generation: What's the Difference?

11 August 2026

Wheeled Energy vs Embedded Generation: What's the Difference?

Wheeled energy and embedded generation solve different problems. A practical comparison for South African commercial and industrial energy users.

Does Wheeled Energy Help During Load-Shedding?

11 August 2026

Does Wheeled Energy Help During Load-Shedding?

Wheeled energy is not a load-shedding solution — and load-shedding has been suspended since May 2025. Here's the risk that actually matters now.

The Difference Between a PPA and a Wheeling Agreement

30 April 2026

The Difference Between a PPA and a Wheeling Agreement

What is the Eskom Wheeling Framework and How Does it Affect You?

29 April 2026

What is the Eskom Wheeling Framework and How Does it Affect You?

What Is Wheeled Energy and How Does It Work in South Africa?

24 April 2026

What Is Wheeled Energy and How Does It Work in South Africa?

How Does Energy Wheeling Work in South Africa?

20 April 2026

How Does Energy Wheeling Work in South Africa?

Challenges in Effectively Structuring Wheeled Energy Deals

15 April 2025

Challenges in Effectively Structuring Wheeled Energy Deals