Eskom (Homeflex / Homepower) electricity tariff 2025/26
Eskom · Rural and peri-urban areas not served by municipalities · Last updated: 2025-04-01
2025/26 tariff
R2.76/kWh
2024/25 tariff
R2.56/kWh
Year-on-year increase
+7.8%
Eskom (Homeflex / Homepower) residential block tariff structure 2025/26
Eskom tariffs apply to approximately 4 million residential customers not served by municipal distributors. Covers most of rural Gauteng, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, North West and Northern Cape.
| Usage band | Rate (incl. VAT) | Monthly cost for band |
|---|---|---|
| 0–600 kWh | R2.4100/kWh | R1446.00 |
| 600+ kWh | R2.7600/kWh | — |
Historical tariff increases
| Financial year | Rate (residential) | YoY change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025/26 | R2.7600/kWh | +7.8% |
| 2024/25 | R2.5600/kWh | +11.3% |
| 2023/24 | R2.3000/kWh | — |
Avg annual increase: 11.8% (3-year average). Eskom national average: ~12%/yr since 2010.
How solar reduces your Eskom (Homeflex / Homepower) electricity bill
At R2.76/kWh, a 5 kW solar system producing 600 kWh/month saves approximately R1,656/month. With Eskom's average 11.8% annual increases, savings grow each year.