Could Your Solar Investment Be Earning You More Than Energy Savings?
Could Your Solar Investment Be Earning You More Than Energy Savings?
Many South African businesses have already invested in solar, energy efficiency, or cleaner operations, often to reduce costs and ensure energy security.
But here’s what most don’t realise: those same projects could be earning verified carbon credits that can be listed and sold on a South African carbon credit exchange that is linked to the Carbon Offset Administration System (COAS) from SARS.
With demand for carbon credits now outpacing local supply, companies that have already cut their emissions are sitting on untapped financial value.
At SB Power, we help businesses uncover, develop, list and monetise this carbon credit opportunity, turning emission reductions into a tradable asset that generates new revenue and strengthens ESG performance.
Why there’s a Strong and Growing Demand
The demand is driven by South Africa’s Carbon Tax Act (2019), which aligns with the Paris Climate Accord. Businesses that emit greenhouse gases (GHGs) must pay a carbon tax (currently R236 per tonne of CO₂ equivalent).
To ease the transition, SARS allows emitters to apply tax-free allowances (up to 95% in some sectors) and offset a portion of their taxable emissions using verified carbon credits.
These credits represent certified proof of real emission reductions and are often generated by businesses that have already invested in cleaner operations.
This means that if you’re a property owner with solar installations, or a developer running energy-efficient buildings, a manufacturer using cleaner fuels, or a farmer practicing regenerative methods, you may already be generating measurable carbon reductions.
As a general guide, solar installations of around 120 kW and above (ideally adding up to 500 kW or more across your sites) can usually be assessed and verified to determine whether they qualify for carbon credits.
Unlocking the opportunity
As your carbon credit listing broker, SB Power guides you through the carbon credit exchange process, transforming your emission reductions into verified credits that can be sold to emitters managing their carbon tax.
In short: if you’ve cut your emissions, you may already be sitting on a new, tradable revenue stream.
From 2026, allowances will gradually decrease while the portion of emissions eligible for offsets will increase. This is a clear signal that verified carbon credits will become even more valuable.
By partnering with SB Power, you bridge the gap between environmental impact and financial performance, positioning your business to benefit from the rapidly evolving carbon economy.
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