eThekwini Municipality (Durban) electricity tariff 2025/26
eThekwini Municipality · Durban and the wider eThekwini Metro including Pinetown, Chatsworth, KwaDabeka · Last updated: 2025-07-01
2025/26 tariff
R2.98/kWh
2024/25 tariff
R2.75/kWh
Year-on-year increase
+8.4%
eThekwini Municipality (Durban) residential block tariff structure 2025/26
eThekwini's tariff is the third-highest in SA metros. Coastal humidity has minimal effect on panel output — Durban's 1,750 kWh/kWp irradiance combined with rising tariffs makes solar increasingly attractive.
| Usage band | Rate (incl. VAT) | Monthly cost for band |
|---|---|---|
| 0–500 kWh | R2.6500/kWh | R1325.00 |
| 500+ kWh | R2.9800/kWh | — |
Historical tariff increases
| Financial year | Rate (residential) | YoY change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025/26 | R2.9800/kWh | +8.4% |
| 2024/25 | R2.7500/kWh | +10.4% |
| 2023/24 | R2.4900/kWh | — |
Avg annual increase: 9.3% (3-year average). Eskom national average: ~12%/yr since 2010.
How solar reduces your eThekwini Municipality (Durban) electricity bill
At R2.98/kWh, a 5 kW Durban solar system saves R1,788/month. The sub-tropical humidity does not meaningfully reduce panel efficiency with quality tier-1 panels.