- Eskom implements renewable energy tariff
- Launches pilot programme
- Electricity to be supplied by Eskom’s Sere wind farm
South African state-owned utility Eskom has launched a renewable energy tariff pilot programme to promote the supply of clean energy. The programme targets Eskom’s commercial customers who have set a renewable energy target for their businesses. The clean energy for the programme will be sourced from Eskom’s Sere wind farm.
In a statement, Eskom stated that the programme would give customers ”…. a mechanism to achieve their renewable energy commitments to purchase this energy from Eskom, without the initial capital investment of having to own a renewable energy generator or to enter into long-term Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs).”
“This offer allows customers to have a 24-hour blended renewable supply to their facility, and allows them flexibility to relocate premises without needing to move renewable energy assets,” the statement read.
“The tariff is designed as a declining block tariff. This means that the more green energy a customer purchases as a percentage of total consumption, the lower the rate.” Eskom explained.
The renewable energy tariffs will be adjusted yearly according to the amount of energy consumed by the businesses, Eskom added.
“At the end of 12 consecutive months, Eskom will evaluate the amount of renewable energy in kWh consumed against the contracted percentage, and if the actual capacity is less than the contracted capacity, Eskom will adjust the Renewable Energy Tariff based on the actual percentage. The renewable energy charge payable by the customer will be adjusted accordingly,” the statement read.
The programme which will run till 31st March 2023, will initially be open to customers with a clean energy usage cap of 300GWh annually.