[South African Power Utility Eskom Considering Discounted Electricity Sales to Bitcoin Mining Companies] According to Bitcoin Magazine citing local media reports, South African power utility Eskom is exploring the possibility of selling excess daytime electricity to Bitcoin mining companies, given the widespread adoption of rooftop solar installations reducing daytime grid demand. The rapid proliferation of rooftop solar systems in South Africa has already begun reshaping the country's electricity demand structure. Many households and businesses now generate their own power during the day, and once solar panels start producing electricity, Eskom experiences idle power capacity.