The National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA) has received approval from energy regulator Nersa for its market operator licence.
The licence allows the NTCSA to operate and administer a new electricity market platform in accordance with the Electricity Regulation Amendment Act. It said this marks the next step in establishing a “fair and competitive” electricity market.
“This is a significant milestone for South Africa’s evolving electricity sector. A competitive market will unlock economic and societal benefits over time by broadening participation, stimulating investment in new capacity and enhancing long-term system resilience,” said CEO Monde Bala in a statement.
An electricity market advisory forum and grid capacity allocation rules have also been established. The next step is to finalise a “market code” that will set out the guidelines for the purchase and sale of electricity involving generators, retailers and traders, and submit this to Nersa for consideration and approval.
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The NTCSA is a new entity owned by Eskom that operates South Africa’s national electricity transmission system. It acts as the system and market operator. It was established to create a separate, more transparent transmission division. – (c) 2025 NewsCentral Media
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