Rooftop solar installations slow down as Eskom keeps lights on

Rooftop solar installations slow down as Eskom keeps lights on

The torrent of rooftop solar installations has ebbed to a trickle since Eskom suspended the nationwide rolling blackouts known as “load shedding” in late March, according to data tracked by the state-run power utility.This arresting trend underscores the point that when the South African state fails, private businesses and households step up to the plate. But when it actually delivers reliable services, the private sector – in this case, mostly households – redirects capital to…
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Source: https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-08-18-rooftop-solar-installations-slow-down-as-eskom-keeps-lights-on/