The reports, available to download free HERE, highlight the most promising investment opportunities in key renewable energy sectors in South Africa. The reports are published in partnership with the UK’s Partnering for Accelerated Climate Transitions (PACT) programme.
Antony Phillipson, British High Commissioner in South Africa, said: “South Africa’s renewable energy priorities are not just about addressing energy needs but also about driving more sustainable economic development for the country, and for the continent.
By embracing sustainable energy solutions, investing in local manufacturing, and prioritising clean energy access, South Africa can build a more resilient, sustainable, and inclusive economy. The UK is committed to working in partnership with South Africa to deliver this ambition.”
Private power purchase agreements and wheeling have grown rapidly. With about 80GW of renewables under development, the race is on to access grid connections, build out collector grids and access wheeling contracts. The 2025 large scale renewable energy MIR expects that about 32GW of these 80GWs currently in development in SA will be grid connected by 2030.
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With approximately 3.2 GW of behind-the-meter (BTM) batteries already installed in the Commercial, Industrial & Agricultural (CI&A) market, and a further 2 GW of new installations expected by 2030, there is an opportunity to unlock the value stack of BTM batteries. Demand response, peak shaving and tariff arbitrage are all nascent cases for batteries, and the MIR expects that these will be influential by 2030.
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Electrification of last mile delivery, buses and taxis hold the biggest opportunities for sales in South Africa by 2030. Significant work is underway to unlock the passenger vehicle opportunity and the freight and logistics sector, but this will take some time.
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