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Source domain: eskom.co.za
Collected on 13 July 2026
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Time-bound tariff intervention of 87.74c/kWh for ferrochrome smelters
Eskom has introduced a temporary electricity tariff of 87.74 cents per kilowatt-hour for ferrochrome smelters, effective from January 2026 for a period of 12 months, to help stabilise operations during financial hardship.
The document's recorded date is 27 February 2026. Confirm on the official source.
Reference
https://www.eskom.co.za/eskom-provides-an-update-on-the-ongoing-efforts-to-find-long-term-sustainable-solutions-for-the-ferrochrome-industry/
Closing Date
27 February 2026
As a first step, a time-bound tariff intervention of 87.74c/kWh was introduced in January 2026 for a period of 12 months.
Framework for long-term tariff of 62 cents per kWh for the ferrochrome industry
Eskom supports a proposed long-term tariff framework of 62 cents per kilowatt-hour for the ferrochrome industry, designed to provide stability and support recovery, pending approval by NERSA.
Eskom and the Board have supported a framework towards a tariff of 62 cents per kilowatt-hour, with specific terms and conditions attached. The proposed contract and framework aim to provide stability to the ferrochrome industry by supporting its recovery, while Eskom identifies viable pathways toward a more appropriate price trajectory for industries in distress, subject to NERSA approval.
