A MESSAGE FROM THE
CHAIRPERSON:
As we reflect on the second quarter of the 2026/27 financial year, the South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI) continues to demonstrate the importance of research, innovation and technical expertise in addressing South Africa’s evolving energy challenges. Our work remains firmly anchored in our mandate to support energy security, improve energy efficiency, advance technological innovation and contribute to a sustainable and inclusive energy future.
During this quarter, SANEDI continued to support national efforts to reform the electricity sector. On 18 August 2026, the Institute participated in the media briefing by the Honourable Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho
Ramokgopa, on Government’s proposed Revised Electricity Pricing Policy. The proposed reforms seek to improve electricity affordability, tariff transparency, efficiency and long-term price certainty. SANEDI’s technical expertise in
energy modelling, demand analysis, energy efficiency, municipal energy systems and long-term energy planning will remain important in supporting evidence-based decision-making as the policy process progresses.
The Board also remains committed to ensuring that SANEDI’s technical work translates into practical outcomes for municipalities, communities and the broader economy. Our engagement on the Eskom–Tokologo Local Municipality electricity billing intervention is an example of the Institute’s contribution through independent technical assessment and evidence-based analysis. The next phase of this work presents an opportunity to support constructive engagement on settlement arrangements, payment planning and improved electricity-cost management, in consultation with the relevant government stakeholders.
Equally important is SANEDI’s role in advancing emerging energy technologies and building the skills required for South Africa’s energy transition. Our participation in the Africa Green Hydrogen Summit strengthens our contribution to the national hydrogen agenda, while opportunities to collaborate with the Department of Employment and Labour on energy-efficiency skills development could help build technical capabilities, support job creation and stimulate economic activity. These initiatives reinforce the need for partnerships that connect research, policy, industry and skills development..