Why George Municipality Explored Alternative Energy Sources: Unraveling the Motivation
With Alderman Leon Van Wyk, Executive Mayor at George Municipality and
Bongani Mandla
Summary
George Municipality, in response to rising electricity tariffs from Eskom and cheaper renewable energy prices, initiated a strategy to mitigate this financial risk by generating electricity independently using renewable sources.
The municipality's plan included energy efficiency measures, revenue protection, and the installation of solar PV plants. The funding for this renewable energy initiative was allocated in the previous year's budget.
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