- Not only is the volatility of supply a huge deciding factor at the moment, but increase in electricity prices will force consumers and businesses to consider alternative energy.
- The low risk of the technology failing.
- The impact on local communities.
- The long-term impact on the SA’s energy supply capability.
- The impact on the planet.
| # |
Country |
Cost (USc/kWh) |
YoY % Change |
| 1 |
Italy |
21.01 |
-1.7% |
| 2 |
Germany |
19.21 |
-1.7% |
| 3 |
United Kingdom |
15.40 |
3.5% |
| 4 |
Portugal |
13.84 |
0.1% |
| 5 |
Spain |
13.64 |
-7.0% |
| 6 |
Belgium |
12.68 |
3.6% |
| 7 |
Slovakia |
12.55 |
-2.9% |
| 8 |
France |
10.74 |
3.8% |
| 9 |
Czech Republic |
10.47 |
-7.7% |
| 10 |
Poland |
10.46 |
5.5% |
| 11 |
Austria |
10.44 |
-5.5% |
| 12 |
Netherlands |
10.08 |
-8.5% |
| 13 |
United States |
10.00 |
7.1% |
| 14 |
Australia |
9.71 |
-23.3% |
| 15 |
South Africa |
8.97 |
7.5% |