The Utility Death Spiral: What South Africa's Municipal Solar Crisis Teaches Nigeria
The President of the Association of Municipal Electricity Utilities in South Africa recently issued a stark warning. Unplanned residential solar expansion and rampant cable theft are gutting municipal
The Utility Death Spiral: What South Africa's Municipal Solar Crisis Teaches Nigeria
The President of the Association of Municipal Electricity Utilities in South Africa recently issued a stark warning. Unplanned residential solar expansion and rampant cable theft are gutting municipal budgets and destroying local power distribution models. This confrontation highlights a critical issue facing African utilities: solar energy utility revenue loss driven by uncoordinated grid defection. High-paying commercial customers and wealthy households are installing rooftop solar, leaving public utilities with declining revenue, stranded grid assets, and non-paying customer bases.
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Written by Elkanah Oluyori
Executive Director, Clement Isong Foundation ยท Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
Elkanah leads Clement Isong Foundation with 16+ years of experience in green economy development, climate justice, and civic technology in Akwa Ibom State and Nigeria. He is the founder of GreenAccelerators, Nigeria's first green economy opportunity portal.
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