Government's solar heater scheme burns through millions in storage costs
By Zainul Dawood | Published Mar 14, 2025
The National Solar Water Heater Programme has squandered R324. 8 million on storage costs alone, with thousands of units left uninstalled and others declared faulty. Despite ambitious targets to install 5 million units by 2030, the programme's mismanagement has led to widespread criticism and calls for accountability.