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Energy one stop shop

Summary

The Energy One Stop Shop (EOSS), formally launched  on 27 July 2023 by Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Ebrahim Patel is in the ramp-up phase of a four-stage process designed to expedite the regulatory approvals needed for new projects involving self-generation and projects that will be connected to the local power grid.

Canvas not supported.

Is it working?

Operational but the efficacy is questionable.

Actions

The establishment of the EOSSS.

Are there plans?

Work is underway to create a single electronic entry point for energy related authorisations.

Is it on the agenda?

A One Stop Shop has been established to provide a single entry point for renewable energy projects to obtain the necessary authorisations and to reduce red tape in energy regulations and approval processes.

Goals

To create a single electronic entry point for energy related authorisations.

References

Summary

The Energy One Stop Shop (EOSS), formally launched  on 27 July 2023 by Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Ebrahim Patel is in the ramp-up phase of a four-stage process designed to expedite the regulatory approvals needed for new projects involving self-generation and projects that will be connected to the local power grid.

Canvas not supported.

Is it working?

Operational but the efficacy is questionable.

Actions

The establishment of the EOSSS.

Are there plans?

Work is underway to create a single electronic entry point for energy related authorisations.

Is it on the agenda?

A One Stop Shop has been established to provide a single entry point for renewable energy projects to obtain the necessary authorisations and to reduce red tape in energy regulations and approval processes.

Goals

To create a single electronic entry point for energy related authorisations.

References

Summary

The Energy One Stop Shop (EOSS), formally launched  on 27 July 2023 by Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Ebrahim Patel is in the ramp-up phase of a four-stage process designed to expedite the regulatory approvals needed for new projects involving self-generation and projects that will be connected to the local power grid.

Canvas not supported.

Is it working?

Operational but the efficacy is questionable.

Actions

The establishment of the EOSSS.

Are there plans?

Work is under way to create a single electronic entry point for energy related authorisations.

Is it on the agenda?

A One Stop Shop has been established to provide a single entry point for renewable energy projects to obtain the necessary authorisations and to reduce red tape in energy regulations and approval processes.

Goals

To create a single electronic entry point for energy related authorisations.

References

Summary

The Energy One Stop Shop (EOSS), formally launched  on 27 July 2023 by Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Ebrahim Patel is in the ramp-up phase of a four-stage process designed to expedite the regulatory approvals needed for new projects involving self-generation and projects that will be connected to the local power grid.

Canvas not supported.

Is it working?

Operational but the efficacy is questionable.

Actions

The establishment of the EOSSS.

Are there plans?

Work is under way to create a single electronic entry point for energy related authorisations.

Is it on the agenda?

A One Stop Shop has been established to provide a single entry point for renewable energy projects to obtain the necessary authorisations and to reduce red tape in energy regulations and approval processes.

Goals

To create a single electronic entry point for energy related authorisations.

References

Summary

The Energy One Stop Shop (EOSS), formally launched  on 27 July 2023 by Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Ebrahim Patel is in the ramp-up phase of a four-stage process designed to expedite the regulatory approvals needed for new projects involving self-generation and projects that will be connected to the local power grid.

Canvas not supported.

Is it working?

Operational but the efficacy is questionable.

Actions

The establishment of the EOSSS.

Are there plans?

Work is under way to create a single electronic entry point for energy related authorisations.

Is it on the agenda?

A One Stop Shop has been established to provide a single entry point for renewable energy projects to obtain the necessary authorisations and to reduce red tape in energy regulations and approval processes.

Goals

To create a single electronic entry point for energy related authorisations.

References

Summary

The Energy One Stop Shop (EOSS), formally launched  on 27 July 2023 by then Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Ebrahim Patel is in the ramp-up phase of a four-stage process designed to expedite the regulatory approvals needed for new projects involving self-generation and projects that will be connected to the local power grid. COMPLETED: We stopped tracking this reform at end-June 2025 as the one stop shop is operational and has been useful in reducing red tape.

Canvas not supported.

Is it working?

It is operational but is facing a significant funding shortfall in part due to a withdrawal of funding from the United States. Additional funding is being sought from donor agencies to role out in all provinces. We will continue to monitor this reform until full effective implementation.

Actions

A One Stop Shop has been established to provide a single entry point for renewable energy projects, coordinating all approval processes across government. This reduces red tape in energy regulations and approval processes.

Are there plans?

The DTIC developed the one stop shop in partnership with several departments and government institution and other key stakeholders. The plans have now been implemented.

Is it on the agenda?

The one stop shop was one of a set of measures to tackle energy insecurity and tabled by the National Electricity Crisis Committee.

Goals

To create a single electronic entry point for energy related authorisations to improve efficiencies and reduce costs faced by developers.

References

Summary

The Energy One Stop Shop (EOSS), formally launched  on 27 July 2023 by then Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Ebrahim Patel, is in the ramp-up phase of a four-stage process designed to expedite the regulatory approvals needed for new projects involving self-generation and projects that will be connected to the local power grid. COMPLETED: We stopped tracking this reform at end-June 2025 as the one stop shop is operational and has been useful in reducing red tape.

Canvas not supported.

Is it working?

It is operational but is facing a significant funding shortfall in part due to a withdrawal of funding from the United States. Additional funding is being sought from donor agencies to roll out in all provinces. We will continue to monitor this reform until full effective implementation.

Actions

A One Stop Shop has been established to provide a single entry point for renewable energy projects, coordinating all approval processes across government. This reduces red tape in energy regulations and approval processes.

Are there plans?

The DTIC developed the one stop shop in partnership with several departments and government institution and other key stakeholders. The plans have now been implemented.

Is it on the agenda?

The one stop shop was one of a set of measures to tackle energy insecurity and tabled by the National Electricity Crisis Committee.

Goals

To create a single electronic entry point for energy related authorisations to improve efficiencies and reduce costs faced by developers.

References

Summary

The Energy One Stop Shop (EOSS), formally launched  on 27 July 2023 by then Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Ebrahim Patel, is in the ramp-up phase of a four-stage process designed to expedite the regulatory approvals needed for new projects involving self-generation and projects that will be connected to the local power grid. COMPLETED: We stopped tracking this reform at end-June 2025 as the one stop shop is operational and has been useful in reducing red tape.

Canvas not supported.

Is it working?

It is operational but is facing a significant funding shortfall in part due to a withdrawal of funding from the United States. Additional funding is being sought from donor agencies to roll out in all provinces. We will continue to monitor this reform until full effective implementation.

Actions

A One Stop Shop has been established to provide a single entry point for renewable energy projects, coordinating all approval processes across government. This reduces red tape in energy regulations and approval processes.

Are there plans?

The DTIC developed the one stop shop in partnership with several departments and government institution and other key stakeholders. The plans have now been implemented.

Is it on the agenda?

The one stop shop was one of a set of measures to tackle energy insecurity and tabled by the National Electricity Crisis Committee.

Goals

To create a single electronic entry point for energy related authorisations to improve efficiencies and reduce costs faced by developers.

References

Summary

The Energy One Stop Shop (EOSS), formally launched  on 27 July 2023 by then Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Ebrahim Patel, is in the ramp-up phase of a four-stage process designed to expedite the regulatory approvals needed for new projects involving self-generation and projects that will be connected to the local power grid. COMPLETED: We stopped tracking this reform at end-June 2025 as the one stop shop is operational and has been useful in reducing red tape.

Canvas not supported.

Is it working?

It is operational but is facing a significant funding shortfall in part due to a withdrawal of funding from the United States. Additional funding is being sought from donor agencies to roll out in all provinces. We will continue to monitor this reform until full effective implementation.

Actions

A One Stop Shop has been established to provide a single entry point for renewable energy projects, coordinating all approval processes across government. This reduces red tape in energy regulations and approval processes.

Are there plans?

The DTIC developed the one stop shop in partnership with several departments and government institution and other key stakeholders. The plans have now been implemented.

Is it on the agenda?

The one stop shop was one of a set of measures to tackle energy insecurity and tabled by the National Electricity Crisis Committee.

Goals

To create a single electronic entry point for energy related authorisations to improve efficiencies and reduce costs faced by developers.

References

Analyst: Lameez Hyman
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    Environmental permit timeline

    Summary

    One of the objectives of the energy action plan is to reduce red tape for environmental authorisations. These measures have been implemented and are having an effect.

    Canvas not supported.

    Is it working?

    Yes. Environmental permits are now issued in 57 days for strategic infrastructure projects.

    Actions

    Timeframes have been reduced significantly for regulatory approvals required by energy projects. Complete - Environmental permits are now issued in 57 days for strategic infrastructure projects.

    Are there plans?

    No further plans as the reform is complete.

    Is it on the agenda?

    To cut red tape.

    Goals

    To reduce the time taken for environmental permits/approvals.

    References

    Departments / Govt Institutions

    Department of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment

    Summary

    One of the objectives of the energy action plan is to reduce red tape for environmental authorisations. These measures have been implemented and are having an effect.

    Canvas not supported.

    Is it working?

    Yes. Environmental permits are now issued in 57 days for strategic infrastructure projects.

    Actions

    Timeframes have been reduced significantly for regulatory approvals required by energy projects. Complete - Environmental permits are now issued in 57 days for strategic infrastructure projects.

    Are there plans?

    No further plans as the reform is complete.

    Is it on the agenda?

    To cut red tape.

    Goals

    To reduce the time taken for environmental permits/approvals.

    References

    Departments / Govt Institutions

    Department of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment

    Summary

    One of the objectives of the energy action plan is to reduce red tape for environmental authorisations. These measures have been implemented and are having an effect.

    Canvas not supported.

    Is it working?

    Yes. Environmental permits are now issued in 57 days for strategic infrastructure projects.

    Actions

    Timeframes have been reduced significantly for regulatory approvals required by energy projects. Complete - Environmental permits are now issued in 57 days for strategic infrastructure projects.

    Are there plans?

    No further plans as the reform is complete.

    Is it on the agenda?

    To cut red tape.

    Goals

    To reduce the time taken for environmental permits/approvals.

    References

    Departments / Govt Institutions

    Department of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment

    Summary

    One of the objectives of the energy action plan is to reduce red tape for environmental authorisations. These measures have been implemented and are having an effect.

    Canvas not supported.

    Is it working?

    Yes. Environmental permits are now issued in 57 days for strategic infrastructure projects.

    Actions

    Timeframes have been reduced significantly for regulatory approvals required by energy projects. Complete - Environmental permits are now issued in 57 days for strategic infrastructure projects.

    Are there plans?

    No further plans as the reform is complete.

    Is it on the agenda?

    To cut red tape.

    Goals

    To reduce the time taken for environmental permits/approvals.

    References

    Departments / Govt Institutions

    Department of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment

    Summary

    One of the objectives of the energy action plan is to reduce red tape for environmental authorisations. These measures have been implemented and are having an effect.

    Canvas not supported.

    Is it working?

    Yes. Environmental permits are now issued in 57 days for strategic infrastructure projects.

    Actions

    Timeframes have been reduced significantly for regulatory approvals required by energy projects. Complete - Environmental permits are now issued in 57 days for strategic infrastructure projects.

    Are there plans?

    No further plans as the reform is complete.

    Is it on the agenda?

    To cut red tape.

    Goals

    To reduce the time taken for environmental permits/approvals.

    References

    Departments / Govt Institutions

    Department of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment

    Summary

    One of the objectives of the energy action plan is to reduce red tape for environmental authorisations. These measures have now been implemented and are having an effect. COMPLETE: We will no longer track this reform.

    Canvas not supported.

    Is it working?

    Yes. Environmental permits are now issued in 57 days for strategic infrastructure projects.

    Actions

    Timeframes have been reduced significantly for regulatory approvals required by energy projects. Complete - Environmental permits are now issued in 57 days for strategic infrastructure projects.

    Are there plans?

    No further plans as the reform is complete.

    Is it on the agenda?

    The National Electricity Crisis Committee instructued departments to cut red tape and streamline regulatory processes for energy projects, including reducing the timeframe for environmental authorisations to 57 days from over 100 days previously. These measures were taken in late 2022.

    Goals

    To reduce the time taken for environmental permits and approvals for new renewable energy plants to ensure faster development, reducing the timeframe for environmental authorisations from 100 days to 57 days.

    References

    Departments / Govt Institutions

    Department of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment

    Summary

    One of the objectives of the energy action plan is to reduce red tape for environmental authorisations. These measures have now been implemented and are having an effect. COMPLETE: We will no longer track this reform.

    Canvas not supported.

    Is it working?

    Yes. Environmental permits are now issued in 57 days for strategic infrastructure projects.

    Actions

    Timeframes have been reduced significantly for regulatory approvals required by energy projects. Complete - Environmental permits are now issued in 57 days for strategic infrastructure projects.

    Are there plans?

    No further plans as the reform is complete.

    Is it on the agenda?

    The National Electricity Crisis Committee instructued departments to cut red tape and streamline regulatory processes for energy projects, including reducing the timeframe for environmental authorisations to 57 days from over 100 days previously. These measures were taken in late 2022.

    Goals

    To reduce the time taken for environmental permits and approvals for new renewable energy plants to ensure faster development, reducing the timeframe for environmental authorisations from 100 days to 57 days.

    References

    Departments / Govt Institutions

    Department of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment

    Summary

    One of the objectives of the energy action plan is to reduce red tape for environmental authorisations. These measures have now been implemented and are having an effect. COMPLETE: We will no longer track this reform.

    Canvas not supported.

    Is it working?

    Yes. Environmental permits are now issued in 57 days for strategic infrastructure projects.

    Actions

    Timeframes have been reduced significantly for regulatory approvals required by energy projects. Complete - Environmental permits are now issued in 57 days for strategic infrastructure projects.

    Are there plans?

    No further plans as the reform is complete.

    Is it on the agenda?

    The National Electricity Crisis Committee instructued departments to cut red tape and streamline regulatory processes for energy projects, including reducing the timeframe for environmental authorisations to 57 days from over 100 days previously. These measures were taken in late 2022.

    Goals

    To reduce the time taken for environmental permits and approvals for new renewable energy plants to ensure faster development, reducing the timeframe for environmental authorisations from 100 days to 57 days.

    References

    Departments / Govt Institutions

    Department of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment

    Summary

    One of the objectives of the energy action plan is to reduce red tape for environmental authorisations. These measures have now been implemented and are having an effect. COMPLETE: We will no longer track this reform.

    Canvas not supported.

    Is it working?

    Yes. Environmental permits are now issued in 57 days for strategic infrastructure projects.

    Actions

    Timeframes have been reduced significantly for regulatory approvals required by energy projects. Complete - Environmental permits are now issued in 57 days for strategic infrastructure projects.

    Are there plans?

    No further plans as the reform is complete.

    Is it on the agenda?

    The National Electricity Crisis Committee instructued departments to cut red tape and streamline regulatory processes for energy projects, including reducing the timeframe for environmental authorisations to 57 days from over 100 days previously. These measures were taken in late 2022.

    Goals

    To reduce the time taken for environmental permits and approvals for new renewable energy plants to ensure faster development, reducing the timeframe for environmental authorisations from 100 days to 57 days.

    References

    Departments / Govt Institutions

    Department of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment

    Analyst: Lameez Hyman
    Status: completed
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      Land use authorisation timeline

      Summary

      Land-use authorisations now take 30 days instead of 90.

      Canvas not supported.

      Is it working?

      Yes.

      Actions

      Timeframes have been reduced significantly for regulatory approvals required by energy projects.

      Are there plans?

      No further plans as the reform is complete.

      Is it on the agenda?

      To reduce the amount of days needed to authorise land use licences.

      Goals

      Reduce authorisation timelines for land use authorisations.

      References

      Departments / Govt Institutions

      Department of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment

      Summary

      Land-use authorisations now take 30 days instead of 90.

      Canvas not supported.

      Is it working?

      Yes.

      Actions

      Timeframes have been reduced significantly for regulatory approvals required by energy projects.

      Are there plans?

      No further plans as the reform is complete.

      Is it on the agenda?

      To reduce the amount of days needed to authorise land use licences.

      Goals

      Reduce authorisation timelines for land use authorisations.

      References

      Departments / Govt Institutions

      Department of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment

      Summary

      Land-use authorisations now take 30 days instead of 90.

      Canvas not supported.

      Is it working?

      Yes.

      Actions

      Timeframes have been reduced significantly for regulatory approvals required by energy projects.

      Are there plans?

      No further plans as the reform is complete.

      Is it on the agenda?

      To reduce the amount of days needed to authorise land use licences.

      Goals

      Reduce authorisation timelines for land use authorisations. According to the recent TDP public forum, the one-stop shop has been key in reducing EIA processing time. The DFFE has fast-tracked EIA issuances.

      References

      Departments / Govt Institutions

      Department of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment

      Summary

      Land-use authorisations now take 30 days instead of 90.

      Canvas not supported.

      Is it working?

      Yes.

      Actions

      Timeframes have been reduced significantly for regulatory approvals required by energy projects.

      Are there plans?

      No further plans as the reform is complete.

      Is it on the agenda?

      To reduce the amount of days needed to authorise land use licences.

      Goals

      Reduce authorisation timelines for land use authorisations. According to the recent TDP public forum, the one-stop shop has been key in reducing EIA processing time. The DFFE has fast-tracked EIA issuances.

      References

      Departments / Govt Institutions

      Department of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment

      Summary

      Land-use authorisations now take 30 days instead of 90.

      Canvas not supported.

      Is it working?

      Yes.

      Actions

      Timeframes have been reduced significantly for regulatory approvals required by energy projects.

      Are there plans?

      No further plans as the reform is complete.

      Is it on the agenda?

      To reduce the amount of days needed to authorise land use licences.

      Goals

      Reduce authorisation timelines for land use authorisations. According to the recent TDP public forum, the one-stop shop has been key in reducing EIA processing time. The DFFE has fast-tracked EIA issuances.

      References

      Departments / Govt Institutions

      Department of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment

      Summary

      Land-use authorisations now take 30 days instead of 90. This enables faster issuance of environmental impact assessments, ultimately speeding up the process of developing new renewable energy plants.

      Canvas not supported.

      Is it working?

      The DFFE has fast-tracked EIA issuances. This is now working.

      Actions

      According to an October 2024 Transmission Development Plan public forum, the one-stop shop has been key in reducing EIA processing time including land use authorisations. Timeframes have been reduced significantly for regulatory approvals required by energy projects.

      Are there plans?

      No further plans as the reform is complete.

      Is it on the agenda?

      As part of the actions of the National Electricity Crisis Committee, this reform was tabled to reduce the number of days needed to authorise land use licences.

      Goals

      Reduce authorisation timelines for land use authorisations to speed up the pace of development of new renewable electricity plants.

      References

      Departments / Govt Institutions

      Department of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment

      Summary

      Land-use authorisations now take 30 days instead of 90. This enables faster issuance of environmental impact assessments, ultimately speeding up the process of developing new renewable energy plants.

      Canvas not supported.

      Is it working?

      The DFFE has fast-tracked EIA issuances. This is now working effectively.

      Actions

      According to an October 2024 Transmission Development Plan public forum, the one-stop shop has been key in reducing EIA processing time including land use authorisations. Timeframes have been reduced significantly for regulatory approvals required by energy projects.

      Are there plans?

      No further plans as the reform is complete.

      Is it on the agenda?

      As part of the actions of the National Electricity Crisis Committee, this reform was tabled to reduce the number of days needed to authorise land use licences.

      Goals

      Reduce authorisation timelines for land use authorisations to speed up the pace of development of new renewable electricity plants.

      References

      Departments / Govt Institutions

      Department of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment

      Summary

      Land-use authorisations now take 30 days instead of 90. This enables faster issuance of environmental impact assessments, ultimately speeding up the process of developing new renewable energy plants.

      Canvas not supported.

      Is it working?

      The DFFE has fast-tracked EIA issuances. This is now working effectively.

      Actions

      According to an October 2024 Transmission Development Plan public forum, the one-stop shop has been key in reducing EIA processing time including land use authorisations. Timeframes have been reduced significantly for regulatory approvals required by energy projects.

      Are there plans?

      No further plans as the reform is complete.

      Is it on the agenda?

      As part of the actions of the National Electricity Crisis Committee, this reform was tabled to reduce the number of days needed to authorise land use licences.

      Goals

      Reduce authorisation timelines for land use authorisations to speed up the pace of development of new renewable electricity plants.

      References

      Departments / Govt Institutions

      Department of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment

      Summary

      Land-use authorisations now take 30 days instead of 90. This enables faster issuance of environmental impact assessments, ultimately speeding up the process of developing new renewable energy plants.

      Canvas not supported.

      Is it working?

      The DFFE has fast-tracked EIA issuances. This is now working effectively.

      Actions

      According to an October 2024 Transmission Development Plan public forum, the one-stop shop has been key in reducing EIA processing time including land use authorisations. Timeframes have been reduced significantly for regulatory approvals required by energy projects.

      Are there plans?

      No further plans as the reform is complete.

      Is it on the agenda?

      As part of the actions of the National Electricity Crisis Committee, this reform was tabled to reduce the number of days needed to authorise land use licences.

      Goals

      Reduce authorisation timelines for land use authorisations to speed up the pace of development of new renewable electricity plants.

      References

      Departments / Govt Institutions

      Department of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment

      Analyst: Lameez Hyman
      Status: completed
      Last Updated:
      Next Update:
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        Nersa registration timeline

        Summary

        Complete - Registration with Nersa now takes an average of 19 days. A total of 7,033MW has been registered so far.

        Canvas not supported.

        Is it working?

        Yes.

        Actions

        Timeframes have been reduced significantly for regulatory approvals required by energy projects.

        Are there plans?

        No further plans as the reform is complete.

        Is it on the agenda?

        Complete.

        Goals

        To cut registratioin times with Nersa.

        References

        Departments / Govt Institutions

        Department of Electricity and Energy National Energy Regulator of South Africa

        Summary

        Complete - Registration with Nersa now takes an average of 19 days. A total of 7,033MW has been registered so far.

        Canvas not supported.

        Is it working?

        Yes.

        Actions

        Timeframes have been reduced significantly for regulatory approvals required by energy projects.

        Are there plans?

        No further plans as the reform is complete.

        Is it on the agenda?

        Complete.

        Goals

        To cut registratioin times with Nersa.

        References

        Departments / Govt Institutions

        Department of Electricity and Energy National Energy Regulator of South Africa

        Summary

        Complete - Registration with Nersa now takes an average of 19 days. A total of 7,033MW has been registered so far.

        Canvas not supported.

        Is it working?

        Yes. Over 2GW was registered in Q3 2024

        Actions

        Timeframes have been reduced significantly for regulatory approvals required by energy projects.

        Are there plans?

        No further plans as the reform is complete.

        Is it on the agenda?

        Complete.

        Goals

        To cut registration times with Nersa.

        References

        Departments / Govt Institutions

        Department of Electricity and Energy National Energy Regulator of South Africa

        Summary

        Complete - Registration with Nersa now takes an average of 19 days. A total of 7,033MW has been registered so far.

        Canvas not supported.

        Is it working?

        Yes. Over 2GW was registered in Q3 2024

        Actions

        Timeframes have been reduced significantly for regulatory approvals required by energy projects.

        Are there plans?

        No further plans as the reform is complete.

        Is it on the agenda?

        Complete.

        Goals

        To cut registration times with Nersa.

        References

        Departments / Govt Institutions

        Department of Electricity and Energy National Energy Regulator of South Africa

        Summary

        Complete - Registration with Nersa now takes an average of 19 days. A total of 7,033MW has been registered so far.

        Canvas not supported.

        Is it working?

        Yes. Over 2GW was registered in Q3 2024

        Actions

        Timeframes have been reduced significantly for regulatory approvals required by energy projects.

        Are there plans?

        No further plans as the reform is complete.

        Is it on the agenda?

        Complete.

        Goals

        To cut registration times with Nersa.

        References

        Departments / Govt Institutions

        Department of Electricity and Energy National Energy Regulator of South Africa

        Summary

        The reform is now complete - Registration of new private generating projects with Nersa now takes an average of 19 days. COMPLETE: We will no longer track this reform.

        Canvas not supported.

        Is it working?

        Yes. Registrations of new projects are now happening rapidly, enabling scaling of private generation to accelerate.

        Actions

        Timeframes have been reduced significantly for regulatory approvals required by energy projects.

        Are there plans?

        Nersa took on the goal and successfully reduced the time taken when handling new registrations.

        Is it on the agenda?

        The National Electricity Crisis Committee instructued departments to cut red tape and streamline regulatory processes for energy projects, including ensuring that grid connection approvals are provided within six months. These measures were taken in late 2022.

        Goals

        To cut registration times with Nersa, reducing the time taken from four months to three weeks.

        References

        Departments / Govt Institutions

        Department of Electricity and Energy National Energy Regulator of South Africa

        Summary

        The reform is now complete - Registration of new private generating projects with Nersa now takes an average of 11 working days. COMPLETE: We will no longer track this reform.

        Canvas not supported.

        Is it working?

        Yes. Registrations of new projects are now happening rapidly, enabling scaling of private generation to accelerate.

        Actions

        Timeframes have been reduced significantly for regulatory approvals required by energy projects.

        Are there plans?

        Nersa took on the goal and successfully reduced the time taken when handling new registrations.

        Is it on the agenda?

        The National Electricity Crisis Committee instructued departments to cut red tape and streamline regulatory processes for energy projects, including ensuring that grid connection approvals are provided within six months. These measures were taken in late 2022.

        Goals

        To cut registration times with Nersa, reducing the time taken from four months to three weeks.

        References

        Departments / Govt Institutions

        Department of Electricity and Energy National Energy Regulator of South Africa

        Summary

        The reform is now complete - Registration of new private generating projects with Nersa now takes an average of 11 working days. COMPLETE: We will no longer track this reform.

        Canvas not supported.

        Is it working?

        Yes. Registrations of new projects are now happening rapidly, enabling scaling of private generation to accelerate.

        Actions

        Timeframes have been reduced significantly for regulatory approvals required by energy projects.

        Are there plans?

        Nersa took on the goal and successfully reduced the time taken when handling new registrations.

        Is it on the agenda?

        The National Electricity Crisis Committee instructued departments to cut red tape and streamline regulatory processes for energy projects, including ensuring that grid connection approvals are provided within six months. These measures were taken in late 2022.

        Goals

        To cut registration times with Nersa, reducing the time taken from four months to three weeks.

        References

        Departments / Govt Institutions

        Department of Electricity and Energy National Energy Regulator of South Africa

        Summary

        The reform is now complete - Registration of new private generating projects with Nersa now takes an average of 11 working days. COMPLETE: We will no longer track this reform.

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        Is it working?

        Yes. Registrations of new projects are now happening rapidly, enabling scaling of private generation to accelerate.

        Actions

        Timeframes have been reduced significantly for regulatory approvals required by energy projects.

        Are there plans?

        Nersa took on the goal and successfully reduced the time taken when handling new registrations.

        Is it on the agenda?

        The National Electricity Crisis Committee instructued departments to cut red tape and streamline regulatory processes for energy projects, including ensuring that grid connection approvals are provided within six months. These measures were taken in late 2022.

        Goals

        To cut registration times with Nersa, reducing the time taken from four months to three weeks.

        References

        Departments / Govt Institutions

        Department of Electricity and Energy National Energy Regulator of South Africa

        Analyst: Lameez Hyman
        Status: completed
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