Electricity reforms ‘brought to life’ in updated electricity wheeling rules

The Department of Electricity and Energy in South Africa has released updated Regulatory Rules on Network Charges for Third-Party Transportation of Energy, known as the electricity wheeling framework.
Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa described the framework as a significant reform aiming to diversify energy sources, reduce reliance on Eskom, and support energy security and affordability.
Key principles include open access, non-discriminatory grid access, cost-reflective tariffs, transparency, and promoting renewable energy through fair competition.
This initiative aligns with the Energy Action Plan announced in July 2022, which focuses on fixing Eskom, enabling private investments, accelerating renewables, and transforming the electricity sector.