Rising power costs put energy strategy at the centre of industrial competitiveness

Rising electricity costs in South Africa are increasingly affecting industrial competitiveness, investment, and operational resilience. Recent figures show that mining and industrial majors paid Eskom R115 billion for electricity in the 2025/26 financial year, while industrial electricity demand fell by more than 22% over the same period. In response, major businesses are accelerating investment in renewable energy to cut costs, diversify supply, and meet decarbonisation targets. For commercial and industrial energy users, the focus has shifted from simply securing power to determining how to buy it, what to invest in, and which energy strategy ensures long-term sustainability.

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