South Africans replacing Eskom

• South Africans are replacing Eskom's electricity generation with solar power, resulting in billions of dollars in lost revenue for the state-owned utility.
• The rapid uptake of solar power by residents and businesses has led to a decline in Eskom's annual electricity sales volumes, with the power utility generating around 4% less electricity in 2025 than in 2022.
• Eskom's declining sales have significant implications for the country's energy sector, as it highlights the need for alternative sources of renewable energy and potentially threatens the utility's financial stability.