Energy in South Africa

South Africa has a large energy sector, being the largest economy in Africa. The country consumed 227 TWh of electricity in 2018.

The vast majority of South Africa's electricity is produced from coal, with the fuel responsible for 88% of production in 2017.

South Africa is the 7th largest coal producer in the world. As of July 2018, South Africa had a coal power generation capacity of 39 gigawatts (GW). South Africa is the world's 14th largest emitter of greenhouse gases.

South Africa is planning to shift away from coal in the electricity sector, and the country produces the most solar and wind energy by terawatt-hours in Africa. The country aims to decommission 34 GW of coal-fired power capacity by 2050.

The country also aims to build at least 20 GW of renewable power generation capacity by 2030. South Africa aims to generate 77,834 megawatts (MW) of electricity by 2030, with new capacity coming significantly from renewable sources to meet emission reduction targets.

Through its goals stated in the Integrated Resource Plan, the South African government announced the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme, which aims to increase renewable power generation through private sector investment. As a result, numerous companies have started trading platforms for wheeled renewable energy, including Ampli Energy and EXSA, with the aim of more stable pricing and supply, and increased market competition, within the country's energy sector.

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