Electricity hikes will hurt, but there is a ‘bright’ side: expert

30 July 2020 - 08:00
By Ernest Mabuza
The business case for alternatives to electricity is becoming better as Eskom prices rise, says an energy expert.
Image: ESKOM The business case for alternatives to electricity is becoming better as Eskom prices rise, says an energy expert.

Make no mistake, the ruling on Eskom tariffs is going to ​hammer us when we can least afford it.

But it boosts the case for alternatives, says an expert.

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