Municipal Profile
Dr. Beyers Naudé Local Municipality
Comprehensive profile and electricity distribution analysis
Province
Eastern Cape
Headquarters
Graaff-Reinet
Area
28,773 km²
Population
54,185
Households
12,644
Eskom Dependency
85%
Electricity Profile
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Electricity Purchase (kWh) | 142,500,000 |
| Annual Electricity Cost | R 152.13M |
| Average Cost per kWh | R 1.07 |
| Peak Demand (kVA) | 28,500 |
| Load Factor | 62% |
| Technical Losses | 8.5% |
| Non-Technical Losses | 4.2% |
Current Challenges
Eskom Cost Escalation
High ImpactAnnual tariff increases of 12-15% placing significant strain on municipal finances and residents
Aging Infrastructure
Medium ImpactElectrical distribution network requires significant capital investment for maintenance and upgrades
Revenue Collection
High ImpactCurrent collection rate of 78% falls below the NERSA benchmark of 95%
Load Shedding Impact
High ImpactFrequent power interruptions affecting economic activity and service delivery
Nano-Grid Solution Impact
The proposed Nano-Grid deployment will directly address these challenges by reducing Eskom dependency, providing energy security during load shedding, and achieving significant cost savings that can be passed on to residents.
42%
Cost Reduction
12,644
Households Benefited
R88.24M
Annual Savings