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Stay updated with the latest news, milestones, and announcements from Open Access Energy as we transform South Africa's energy landscape.

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Authenticity as Founder: Building in Alignment

CEO Gerjo Hoffman shares his perspective on building a company with authenticity, staying aligned with your mission, and leading with purpose in the energy sector.

YouTube April 2026
Case Study

How a Private Manufacturer Could Reduce Electricity Costs by 28%

A detailed walkthrough of structuring a wheeled PPA for a mid-size manufacturer in the Western Cape, projecting R21 million in savings over five years.

Open Access Energy March 2026
Article

Transacting with Confidence: How Multilateral Wheeling Is Reshaping Market Access for IPPs

CEO Gerjo Hoffman explores how multilateral wheeling can expand market access for IPPs, arguing that accuracy, standardisation, and confidence are key to making reform work in practice.

Mail & Guardian March 2026
Article

South Africa's Energy Market Opens Up – Why Large Users Need to Act Now

CEO Gerjo Hoffman discusses South Africa's energy market transition and why large energy users need to make strategic decisions now.

Lifestyle and Tech November 2025
Podcast

Powering Africa: How Open Access Is Scaling Clean Energy

The Founder Files podcast features James Irons discussing his journey from SolarAfrica co-founder to Open Access Energy Chairman, covering Africa's energy crisis and opportunities.

The Founder Files September 2025
Article

South African AI Energy Start-up Raises R32m in Funding

TechCentral covers Open Access Energy's successful R32 million seed funding round and the company's plans for scaling digital energy infrastructure.

TechCentral June 2025
Article

Open Access Energy, PEC Partner to Power Metering, Renewable Options

Engineering News covers the strategic partnership between Open Access Energy and PEC to enhance power metering and renewable energy solutions.

Engineering News June 2025
Article

South Africa's Energy Future Lies in Innovation

Founder Gerjo Hoffman co-authors a piece on why clean energy and wheeling are key to South Africa's grid recovery, urging collaboration over elevated tariffs.

Mail & Guardian April 2025
Podcast

The Broader Climate and Social Impact of OAE's Work

Stephen Grootes speaks to CEO Gerjo Hoffman about Open Access Energy's groundbreaking work in decarbonising South Africa's power sector.

The Money Show August 2024
News

Open Access Energy Secures $750,000 in Seed Round

Factor[e] announces their investment in Open Access Energy's seed funding round, highlighting the company's innovative approach to energy trading.

Factor[e] August 2024
Podcast

Wheeling with Open Access's Gerjo Hoffman

CEO Gerjo Hoffman discusses energy wheeling, market opportunities, and Open Access Energy's vision for transforming South Africa's energy sector.

Stuff.co.za March 2024
Article

Trailblazing Wheeling Solutions

SA Instrumentation & Control features the successful collaboration between George Municipality and Open Access Energy in implementing wheeling solutions.

SA Instrumentation & Control March 2024
Podcast

Free Software to Help Municipalities Beat Loadshedding

CEO Gerjo Hoffman discusses the pilot project with George Municipality, providing free software to automate smart meter reading and billing.

CapeTalk February 2023
Article

Freely Licensed Access Energy Smart Meter Software Piloted in George

Bizcommunity covers the pilot project in George Municipality where Open Access Energy's smart meter software is being tested to improve energy management.

Bizcommunity January 2023