Climate Investment Funds approve $2.6bn coal-exit plan for South Africa

A World Bank-linked climate fund has backed South African plans to cut its reliance on coal, unlocking up to $2.6-billion in financing and giving the nation’s energy transition an unexpected boost. The approval of the updated plan by the Climate Investment Funds, which was stalled after South Africa last year asked to delay the closure of three coal-fired power plants to ease an energy crisis, will see the CIF disburse $500-million to the country.
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City Power calls on poor households to register for free basic electricity

The City of Johannesburg’s (CoJ’s) electricity utility City Power has called on all qualifying indigent households across Johannesburg to register for the free basic electricity (FBE) programme – an initiative that aims to provide eligible customers with free electricity units each month. The initiative forms part of City Power’s broader strategy to ensure inclusive access to electricity and improve customer compliance to address electricity theft and equipment damage caused by overloading of the network through illegal connections and tampering.
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Nersa registered 160 generation facility in final quarter of 2024/25 financial year

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) registered 160 new generation facilities, contributing 2 187 MW and representing an investment value of R41.94-billion, in the fourth quarter of the 2024/25 financial year. Six of these facilities are registered for commercial purposes, with a capacity of 957 MW and an investment value of R15.68-billion.
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