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Solar vs diesel generator: what each kWh really costs your business in 2026

Adam Palmer

Published on: 21/10/2026

Diesel hit R31.95 a litre wholesale in Gauteng in October 2026. Work out what your generator costs per kWh, and how solar and batteries cut the run hours.

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