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Cape Town first metro to procure power from energy traders, below Eskom rates

Cape Town is set to become the first municipality in South Africa to buy electricity at scale from licensed energy traders and aggregators. The City has launched a tender to procure 500MW through Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) ranging from one to 10 years, covering a mix of generation technologies, including solar. The move is aimed at reducing reliance on Eskom, which currently accounts for about 70% of the City’s tariff income spent on bulk …

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The South African broke the news in Johannesburg, South Africa on Friday, March 27, 2026.
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