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TRANSITIONALGENERATIONPRICINGANDVESTINGCONTRACTFRAMEWORK20MAY2026003

National Energy Regulator of South AfricaRef: https://www.nersa.org.za/file/9026/TRANSITIONALGENERATIONPRICINGANDVESTINGCONTRACTFRAMEWORK20MAY2026003.pdf

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This is a regulatory framework document issued by the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) outlining the rules for transitional generation pricing and vesting contracts effective from May 2026. It sets out the structure for capacity cost contracting, ancillary services, strike pricing, revenue recovery, and risk allocation in the electricity market transition. The framework applies to generators, distributors, wholesale buyers, and other market participants.

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Transitional Generation Pricing and Vesting Contract Framework

This framework establishes the rules and principles for pricing, contracting, and revenue recovery for electricity generation during the transitional period to a competitive market. It applies to generators, distributors, and other market participants involved in the electricity value chain.

Who it is for: electricity generators, distribution network service providers, wholesale buyers, and market participants
How to act on it: No application or submission is required; the framework is a regulatory instrument that governs contractual arrangements under the NERSA mandate.

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TRANSITIONAL GENERATION PRICING AND VESTING CONTRACT FRAMEWORK May 2026 Issued by The National Energy Regulator of South Africa

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City of Tshwane, Gauteng

Reference

https://www.nersa.org.za/file/9026/TRANSITIONALGENERATIONPRICINGANDVESTINGCONTRACTFRAMEWORK20MAY2026003.pdf

Key Takeaways

TRANSITIONAL GENERATION PRICING AND VESTING CONTRACT FRAMEWORK
May 2026
NERSA
526 Madiba Street, Arcadia, Pretoria
Central Purchasing Agency
Capacity Cost Contracting
Ancillary Services Contracting
Strike Price Framework
Revenue Recovery Principles
Vesting Contracts
National Energy Regulator of South Africa
Central Purchasing Agency
NERSA
Pretoria
Arcadia
Madiba Street