Short Term Energy Purchases Programme
Summary
The Short-Term Energy Purchases Programmes currently include two programmes offered by the Market Operator. These programmes were developed to enable the procurement of additional capacity through the Standard Offer Programme as well as the Emergency Generation Programme.
Standard Offer Programme
The Standard Offer Programme was developed to procure power from existing producers for a period of three years. The standard offer approach enables the utility to purchase energy at a predetermined price, based on the avoided cost of its own generation – including long-term energy purchases from independent power producers.
It also offers a dynamic pricing option, where the price is set one day in advance for each hour of the following day. This reflects the avoided cost of generation based on the utility’s internal generator scheduling.
The Emergency Generation Programme was developed to procure more expensive power during periods when the grid is significantly constrained. The programme allows for independent generators to provide energy on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis to compete with the Eskom generators in the internal market. The independent generators will be dispatched based on the offer price and availability provided.
Emergency Generation Programme
Instructions for applications: Download and complete the relevant application form, then submit via email to [email protected]