JOHANNESBURG - The South African Independent Power Producers Association is pushing back against Eskom.
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SAIPPA is considering laying a complaint to the Competition Commission against the power utility for inviting larger power users to enter into long-term energy purchase agreements.
The association considers the move anti-competitive as Eskom will now be able to sell solar energy generated at the utilities old power stations to larger power users.
The agreements range from five to 25 years for a minimum of 10 mega watts.
Energy expert, Professor Vally Padayachee, gave eNCA his insight on this issue.