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Renewable energy in South Africa

Statistics report on renewable energy in South Africa

This report summarizes data on renewable energy in South Africa. It starts by providing an overview of the country's current status in relation to its ambitious energy targets for a low-carbon future. Furthermore, it presents statistics on overall renewable energy capacity, production, and consumption, while highlighting energy poverty. Finally, it provides a more detailed analysis of solar power, wind power, and hydropower systems in South Africa.

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Overview

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  • Premium Statistic Total primary energy production in South Africa 2005-2023
  • Premium Statistic Total energy production in South Africa 2023, by source
  • Premium Statistic Power production breakdown in South Africa 2024, by source
  • Premium Statistic Share of electricity consumption in South Africa 2023, by sector
  • Premium Statistic South Africa's outlook for 100 percent renewable energy transition by source 2050

Energy Poverty

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  • Premium Statistic Share of population with access to electricity in South Africa 2012-2023
  • Premium Statistic Number of load shedding hours in South Africa 2015-2023
  • Premium Statistic Share of respondents that agree to end monopolization of electricity in South Africa
  • Premium Statistic Government performance in provision of electricity supply in South Africa 2021-2022

Capacity

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  • Premium Statistic Leading countries in renewable energy capacity in Africa 2024
  • Premium Statistic Total renewable energy capacity in South Africa 2013-2024
  • Premium Statistic Share of renewables in total energy capacity in South Africa in 2024, by source

Production

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  • Premium Statistic Renewable energy production in Africa 2023, by country
  • Premium Statistic Total energy production from renewables in South Africa 2005-2023
  • Premium Statistic Renewable energy generation in South Africa 2010-2024, by source
  • Premium Statistic Distribution of green electricity generation in South Africa 2024, by source

Consumption

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  • Premium Statistic Total energy consumption in South Africa 2023, by source
  • Premium Statistic Total energy consumption from renewables in South Africa 2005-2023
  • Premium Forecast Share in the total final energy consumption of renewable energy in South Africa 2040

Solar

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  • Premium Statistic Leading countries in solar energy capacity in Africa 2025
  • Premium Statistic Total solar energy capacity in South Africa 2013-2024
  • Premium Statistic Off-grid solar lights and solar home systems capacity in South Africa from 2014-2023
  • Premium Statistic Annual solar energy generation in South Africa 2015-2023
  • Premium Statistic Annual solar photovoltaic energy generation in South Africa from 2015-2023

Wind

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  • Premium Statistic Leading countries in wind energy capacity in Africa 2024
  • Premium Statistic Total wind energy capacity in South Africa 2013-2024
  • Premium Statistic Annual wind energy generation in South Africa 2014-2023

Hydropower

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  • Premium Statistic Leading countries in hydropower capacity in Africa 2024
  • Premium Statistic Total hydropower energy capacity in South Africa 2013-2024
  • Premium Statistic Annual hydropower off-grid energy capacity in South Africa from 2014-2024
  • Premium Statistic Annual hydropower generation in South Africa 2014-2023
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