Question

Write down the fixed monthly electricity cost for the prepaid system

Answer 1

A prepaid electricity meter is a Kw/hr (Kilowatt Hour) meter, measuring electrical consumption. The main difference is that this Kw/hr meter counts backwards as the electricity is consumed and has a a relay (an automatic switch) which disconnects the power when the Kw/hr reading on the meter reaches zero.

Answer 2

Answer

Prepaid meters work on a system whereby the consumer pays upfront for the service. No money, no service. Residents on credit meters used to having 60 days to pay for electricity will now have to pay upfront before electricity is used

Answer #2

The more you use, the more you pay per block. So if you pay as you go through the month, or pay for more power than you need, you will end up paying more, but not getting more units on average.

Answer #3

Prepaid electricity rates per unit 2021 South Africa. Prepaid electricity rates for users who Eskom directly charges is R158. 36 (inclusive of VAT) for every 0-600kWh.

Explanation

A new meter costs roughly R600 and installation should not exceed R1 000, according to installers in other municipalities. Converting to prepaid in eThekwini costs R2 010, which is affordable, and even in Msunduzi the cost is less than uMngeni at about R4 000.