News — power usage

Eskom’s generation performance has improved considerably. By September 2026, South Africa had gone approximately 16 months without load shedding, while Eskom reported its strongest Energy Availability Factor in several years.

This shift sits at the heart of the future of solar energy in South Africa, and it's a trend backed by hard numbers, not just optimism.

For many South African households, electricity has become one of the biggest monthly expenses. Between continuously rising tariffs, load shedding, and ongoing pressure on the national grid, more families are paying close attention to how much power they use every day.