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Energy & Infrastructure Programmes
Municipal efficiency grants, renewable-energy tax deductions, and utility-scale IPP procurement in one place. Compare who qualifies, what each offers, and how to apply.
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EEDSM Programme
Conditional grant to municipalities for energy-efficiency retrofits, LED streetlights, and demand-side management. Gazetted annually under the Division of Revenue Act.
Section 12B / 12BA
100% first-year tax deduction on qualifying renewable-energy assets (solar PV, wind, biomass, biogas, hydro) used in a trade. Section 12BA enhanced 150% deduction ended 1 March 2025.
REIPPPP
Utility-scale renewable-energy procurement: bidders compete for 20-year Power Purchase Agreements with Eskom. Solar PV, wind, storage, and gas rounds run in windows.
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| Programme | Benefit | Applicant | Eligibility | How to apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EEDSM | DoRA conditional grant | Municipality | Approved efficiency plan | DMRE annual cycle |
| Section 12B / 12BA | 100% year-1 deduction | Business taxpayer | Renewable asset in trade | SARS tax return |
| REIPPPP | 20-year PPA with Eskom | IPP consortium | Site + EIA + grid + bid | IPP Office bid window |
Section 12BA has ended
The enhanced 150% first-year deduction under Section 12BA ended on 1 March 2025. Section 12B (100% year 1 for renewables) continues indefinitely for businesses.
REIPPPP is not a grant
REIPPPP is a competitive procurement. There is no free money; successful bidders get a 20-year off-take agreement with Eskom that underpins project finance.
Households: not covered here
Private residential solar does not qualify for Section 12B, EEDSM, or REIPPPP. Own-solar routes for households sit outside this directory.