New Roles for South African Municipalities; A Business Models Review Popular

Published on 19 January 2021 Tagged in Municipalities

GIZ_2017, New Roles for South African Municipalities in RE; Business Models Review.pdf

New Roles for South African Municipalities; A Business Models Review

This report reviews possible business models for South African municipalities to seize arising opportunities and minimise potential risks associated with the introduction of renewable energy technologies in the domestic electricity system. It proposes a typology of available business models for municipalities to seize emerging opportunities arising from renewable energy technologies.

Authors: Montmasson-Clair, Kritzinger, Scholtz, Gulati

The electricity distribution in Germany and South Africa- A review of policy and regulations Popular

Published on 31 August 2018 Tagged in Flagship-publications

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GIZ_SAGEP, 2018, The electricity distribution industry in Germany South Africa-a review of policy regulation .pdf

The electricity distribution in Germany and South Africa- A review of policy and regulations

This Discussion paper summarises the challenges and opportunities of changes in the German power market triggered by liberalisation and the Energiewende, and relates them to the energy transition challenge in South Africa. Based on German and South African experiences, the paper formulates suggestions for municipal utilities and a possible way forward for a new electricity distribution market design in South Africa.

This Paper is based on the outcomes of the South African-German Policy Discussion Workshop on Energy Market Design and Municipal Utility Business Models from 4th-8th December 2017 in Eschborn, Germany, jointly organised by SAGEN and the Secretariat of the South African German Energy Partnership (EP).

Author: BBH, BBHC, Eclareon, SEA

Renewable Energy Scenarios for Municipalities in South Africa Popular

Published on 31 January 2018 Tagged in Local Government, Municipalities, PV

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SALGA_GIZ, 2018, Renewable Energy Scenarios for Municipalities in South Africa.pdf

This booklet provides renewable energy options, along with key challenges and risks, muncipalities can explore as of January 2018. The purpose of the series of booklets is to provide municipalities with information on key topics within the energy and electricity sector that have implications for the role of municipalities in energy and electricity.

Author: South African Local Government Association (SALGA)

Cost of Supply Study: Spreadsheet Model Popular

Published on 30 November 2013 Tagged in Local Government, Municipalities

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GIZ_Genesis, 2013, Cost of Supply Study Spreadsheet Model.xlsx

The cost of supply tool aims to increase municipal understanding on what it costs them to supply electricity to different customers categories in order to (i) develop tariffs that are in line with the occurred costs and (ii) consider the possibility of introducing tariffs for small-scale embedded generation. The guidelines provide explanations on how to use the excel model.

Author: Genesis

Cost of Supply Study: Spreadsheet Model Guide Popular

Published on 30 November 2013 Tagged in Local Government, Municipalities

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GIZ_Genesis, 2013, Cost of Supply Study Spreadsheet Model Guide.pdf

The cost of supply tool aims to increase municipal understanding on what it costs them to supply electricity to different customers categories in order to (i) develop tariffs that are in line with the occurred costs and (ii) consider the possibility of introducing tariffs for small-scale embedded generation. The guidelines provide explanations on how to use the excel model