Even if only incremental steps are taken, South Africa must continue to progress its electricity market liberalisation and reform agenda, such as launching the South Africa Wholesale Electricity Market (SAWEM), even if only involving a few organisations. Further, while there were many competing challenges to be addressed to ensure progress, grid access was highlighted as a key element in the coming year by the experts who participated in the ‘South Africa’s Energy Outlook 2026 – Sustaining Reform Momentum’ webinar hosted by Creamer Media on January 28.
