Microgrids are small electricity systems that provide power to a group of people, such as a community, school, or businesses.

Microgrids are small electricity systems that provide power to a group of people, such as a community, school, or businesses. They can connect to the main grid or work on their own, helping bring electricity to areas without reliable power and reducing the impact of outages.

An example is the City Power Amarasta microgrid project, which provides electricity to a community that previously had no access, helping reduce illegal connections and improve living conditions.

There are no clear national or municipal policies specifically for microgrids in South Africa. They are treated like normal electricity systems under existing laws. While microgrids are being introduced in some areas, they are mostly set up as individual projects, not policy-driven.