FAQ

Wheeling is the delivery of electricity generated by a private operator in one location to a buyer or offtaker in another location via a third-party network (Eskom or Municipality).

Currently Trading is the buying and selling of electricity generated by multiple Independent Power Producers (IPPs) in many locations to one or multiple buyers (offtakers) in different locations. A NERSA Trading license is required to trade electricity in South Africa.

Enpower Trading is one of a select few companies in South Africa with a NERSA Trading licence.

Renewable energy penetration refers to the percentage of renewable energy consumed as a percentage of the total energy consumed.

A company with a 50% renewable energy penetration rate receives half of its energy from renewable sources and the other half from fossil fuels, such as coal.

• Increased renewable energy penetration; up to 100%.
• Cheaper electricity prices.
• Fixed tariff escalation: increased ability to forecast.
• Wheeled energy can complement on-site solar.
• A good solution for companies that don’t have the appropriate location for on-site solar.
• No up-front capital costs.
• Contract flexibility, with shorter term 5-year contracts.
• Can be used to provide electricity to multiple sites.
• Aligns with ESG policies.
• Access to RECs (Renewable Energy Certificates).

Enpower Trading enables your company to leverage highly experienced Trading expertise and track record.

• Enpower Trading has numerous employees with international energy Trading expertise.
• The Trading model allows a business to manage their portfolio in a single view.
• Flexibility: through Trading you have the ability to reallocate renewable energy across the whole portfolio with one agreement.
• Customers are able to further reduce risk by adding new generation capacity.
• Enpower Trading is IPP and generation resource agnostic.
• Enpower Trading has access to a variety of generation resource.
• Through Trading your business is guaranteed savings.
• Enpower Trading will work with your business to assist with meeting your short-term and long-term strategy to transition to green energy.
• Enpower Trading is one of the few companies in South Africa with live operations.

• Enpower Trading offers shorter term contracts.
• Digital Solutions allow for streamlines processes.
• Traders allow for multiple sources of renewable generation, reducing the reliance on
  only one source of energy.
• B-BBEE rating.
• Increased renewable energy penetration; up to 100%.
• Cheaper electricity prices.
• A good solution for companies that don’t have the appropriate location for on-site
  solar.
• Can be used to provide electricity to multiple sites.
• Aligns with ESG policies.
• Access to RECs (Renewable Energy Certificates).

• On-site generation can only provide electricity to the one physical site.
• On-site solar can only be installed where conditions permit. Limiting factors include available roof space, direction and slant of roof, irradiation levels, building regulations, etc.
• On-site solar has a lower penetration rate compared to wheeled solar.
• On-site generation is limited to solar, which might not match your load profile.
• On-site solar takes time to install and has capital outlay costs.
• Theft and damage are considerations when installing solar panels.

• Wheeling has longer duration contracts, generally 20 years vs Trading’s 5 year starting contract.
• With Trading you can source generation from multiple sources.
• Trading energy simplifies the contracting of addition generation, facilitating the scaling of renewable energy penetration.
• Trading requires a NERSA Trading licence.

General Requirements:

• The customer needs to be on Time of Use billing.
• A minimum usage demand size is 250 000 kWh per month.
• Customer requires a MV grid connection.

Currently it is not possible to Wheel to Low Voltage (LV) Eskom connected offtakers, however electricity can be Wheeled to a municipal connected LV offtakers.

Enpower Trading is currently Wheeling to LV offtakers in George Municipality with great success.

Yes! Enpower Trading is committed to strategic partnerships to assist with the transformation of our business and the future of energy in South Africa. Enpower Trading equips their Sales Partners with the skills and necessary understanding as well as providing access to helpful resources and support in order to empower them.

Get in touch with Enpower Trading to see if your business qualifies as a strategic partner.

Enpower Trading is an Exempt Micro Enterprise with a Level 4 designation.

Enpower Trading has been actively trading Environmental Attributes, to reduce our customers Scope 2 emissions, since 2023. We are able to supply zaRECs and IRECs.

Customers are still susceptible to load-shedding.

Whilst Wheeling electricity doesn’t mitigate load-shedding, the customer can still reap the financial benefits as total energy consumption is calculated and then offset on their electricity bill.

A Use of System agreement is a contract/agreement between the trader and the distribution Licensee/Municipality for use of its distribution System for the transmission of electricity within the municipal grid.

• Mitigates off-grid flight.
• Maintains revenue derived from electricity.
• Less credit risk.
• Employment opportunities.
• Greening the Municipality.

Yes - Enpower Trading has been successfully Wheeling electricity in the George Municipality since 2022 and in the City of Cape Town since 2024.

• IPPs can focus on their core business.
• Digital solutions allow for streamlined processes, reducing complexity.
• Enpower Trading increases the probability of bankable projects owing to credit-worthy offtakers.
• Portfolio of credit worth customers reduces risks.
• Avoids the complexity of Government procurement processes.
• Enpower Trading can work with smaller customers, providing access to more C&I customers.
• Opening access to credit worthy customers.

BESS solutions refer to battery energy storage solutions that store electricity for later use. These systems allow businesses to store excess renewable energy, reduce peak demand charges and stabilise electricity supply. For many large enterprises, battery storage forms a key part of their overall energy strategy. Contact us to find out how your business can benefit from BESS.

The Southern African Power Pool (SAPP) is a regional organization, created in 1995 under SADC, that coordinates the planning and operation of electricity grids among 12 member countries to provide reliable, economical, and sustainable power. It operates as a competitive, interconnected, cross-border energy market, allowing utilities to trade electricity and share resources across Southern Africa

Enpower Trading was issued with Conditional Membership to the Southern African Power Pool (SAPP) in November 2025, becoming the first South African entity to achieve this milestone and only the second entity to obtain a NERSA Import and Export licence. Subject to the NTCSA finalising the System Operations Agreement, this membership will allow the Company to participate in the regional electricity market. For customers, this creates greater supply optionality and access to a deeper and more liquid regional power market.

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The South African Wholesale Electricity Market (SAWEM) is a new, competitive, and transparent electricity trading framework designed to replace the Eskom monopoly with a multi-market structure, launching in April 2026.

Enpower Trading is actively preparing for participation in the SAWEM, with staff having completed specialised training through the SAWEM School. Supported by a Board with extensive regional trading experience, Enpower Trading is well positioned to guide customers through this evolving market and capture emerging trading opportunities.

Virtual wheeling is a digital, financial mechanism developed by Eskom that allows businesses to buy renewable energy from private producers and receive financial credits on their electricity bills, including those connected to municipal grids. It uses smart meter data to reconcile power consumption with remote generation, eliminating the need for a direct physical connection.

Enpower Trading has actively contributed to the development of the NERSA electricity Trading Rules, which are a critical step toward enabling trader participation in Virtual Wheeling. Once these rules are gazetted, traders will be able to participate and help unlock the full potential of virtual wheeling.