Why Staying on Eskom is the Most Expensive Mistake You’ll Make This Year

Let’s face it. Every month you stay connected to Eskom, you’re not just paying for power —
you’re paying for failure, corruption, and chaos. And worse: you’re throwing away thousands of rands you could be saving.

While the rest of South Africa wakes up to solar freedom, too many homeowners are still trapped in the illusion that Eskom will get better.

It won’t.

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Eskom Is Quietly Draining Your Bank Account

Here’s what the numbers say:

• Electricity tariffs have increased 59% over the last 3 years

• A further 12–19% increase is already approved for the next 12 months

• Monthly surcharges and “availability fees” keep rising even if you use less

So even if you’re conservative with your usage, Eskom keeps charging more.

Now imagine investing that money instead into a system that:

✅ Slashes your electricity bill by up to 80%
✅ Increases the value of your home
✅ Pays for itself in under 5 years
✅ Gives you power security and peace of mind

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Solar Isn’t a Luxury Anymore — It’s a Survival Move

Volton Solar clients aren’t just saving — they’re winning.

“We used to pay over R3,000 per month to Eskom. After Volton installed our system, we save R2,200 every single month — and the system will pay itself off in under 4 years.”
– Gavin M., Pretoria

While your neighbor is sipping coffee with his solar running silently on a cloudy day, you’re still:

• Waiting for meter readings

• Paying for connection fees

• Worrying about next month’s Eskom bombshell

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Solar Is the New Bond Booster

Want to finance your solar system? Here’s the kicker:

➡️ If you add solar to your home bond, the monthly increase is lower than your Eskom bill
➡️ And you’re gaining a permanent asset — not feeding a failing utility

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The True Cost of Doing Nothing

Let’s break this down: