Cape Town’s “Cash for Power” Programme Generates Over R25m for Solar Sellers [Video]

• Cape Town’s “cash for power” programme has generated more than R25 million for sellers of excess solar energy
• With nearly 1,500 participants, including residential and commercial sellers, the initiative is part of the city’s plan to alleviate loadshedding
• The city’s power initiative that’s benefiting residents is earning praise from many South Africans

Cape Town’s groundbreaking “cash for power” programme has been a game-changer for residents and businesses. It has allowed them to earn money from their excess solar energy.

Empowering solar sellers

Since the beginning of the 2022/23 financial year, Cape Town residents have pocketed over R25 million for their surplus solar PV power.

According to TimesLIVE, more than 1,400 sellers participated in the programme, including households and commercial businesses.

Cape Town is paving the way for a greener future while putting money back into the pockets of its citizens.

Cape Town combats loadshedding

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