Wheeling
Explained
What is Energy Wheeling?
Wheeling, also known as “Power Wheeling” or “Electricity Wheeling” is the transportation of electrons from one location, through the national power grid, to another location. Wheeling is essentially a financial transaction whereby Eskom electrons are swapped out with renewable energy electrons supplied by Apollo Africa through the use of a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA).
How Wheeling works with Apollo Africa
Generate
Renewable energy is produced in wholesale quantities by a portfolio of tier 1 wind and solar generators in high-yield locations across South Africa, ensuring maximum efficiency and output of green energy. Apollo Africa measures the power plant's energy production with a digital smart meter at its production site.
Grid Dispatch
Each generator signs a
Use-of-System Agreement (UoS) or "Wheeling Agreement" with Eskom which governs its connection to the grid. Renewable energy is introduced into the grid directly at the point of production which Apollo Africa measures with a Digital Smart Meter.
Deliver
We blend our renewable energy supply to create customised energy products suited to every business. Monthly reconciliation and nominated energy supply is credited to your company electricity account with the renewable energy we have allocated for your business with our Power Purchase Agreement (PPA).
Results
Your renewable energy credits will appear on your regular monthly electricity bill, covering the Peak, Standard, and Off-Peak energy that we have allocated to you!
What is a PPA?
A Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) represents a contractual arrangement between Apollo Africa and a commercial electricity buyer. Under this agreement, the business commits to buying a specified quantity of electricity from a renewable energy generator, such as a wind or solar farm.