Rising electricity costs are being felt across the country but every household’s bill looks unique as it mirrors the individual behaviours of each family member. Human beings may be unpredictable, but plotting monthly and annual household expenditure well in advance is a skill that comes with great rewards. In a world where most aspects of life allow for a variety of choice, customisation and modification, a household’s methods of saving on electricity costs should be no different, withsolar rental optionsproviding both convenience and affordability.
Eskom last month warned in itsinterim resultsfor the six months ended 30 September 2025, that it may not be able to contain future tariff increases to single digits if it is not allowed to implement higher-than-expected tariffs in 2026 and 2027. The statement follows AfriForum’s challenging of a R54 billion settlement between the utility and the National Energy Regulator of SA (Nersa). “It’s quite clear to South Africans that electricity price increases are not going to decline to a point where they’re in line with inflation figures.
This is putting extraordinary pressure on household budgets,” said LookSee director Marc du Plessis. Recent data compiled by Standard Bank’s LookSee home efficiency platform showed that some households who invested in solar in 2022 for 60% of their electricity needs could have saved up to R300 000 by 2027. However, a recent survey conducted by LookSee showed apprehension over the costs of solar were the biggest stumbling block for households, prompting Standard Bank to meet the market halfway. The maintenance-inclusive subscription offering features no large upfront cost, predictable monthly fees, flexibility for homeowners and tenants, as well as protection against unplanned power outages.
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