South Africa Power Market Size and Trends by Installed Capacity, Generation, Transmission, Distribution, and Technology, Regulations, Key Players and Forecast, 2022-2035

South Africa Power Market Size and Trends by Installed Capacity, Generation, Transmission, Distribution, and Technology, Regulations, Key Players and Forecast, 2022-2035

Summary

This report discusses the power market structure of South Africa and provides historical and forecast numbers for capacity, generation, and consumption up to 2035. Detailed analysis of the country’s power market regulatory structure, competitive landscape, and a list of major power plants are provided. The report also gives a snapshot of the power sector in the country on broad parameters of macroeconomics, supply security, generation infrastructure, transmission and distribution infrastructure, electricity import and export scenario, degree of competition, regulatory scenario, and future potential. An analysis of the deals in the country’s power sector is also included in the report.

Scope

  • Snapshot of the country’s power sector across parameters - macroeconomics, supply security, generation infrastructure, transmission infrastructure, electricity import and export scenario, degree of competition, regulatory scenario, and future potential of the power sector.
  • Statistics for installed capacity, generation, and consumption from 2010 to 2021, and forecast for the next 14 years to 2035
  • Capacity, generation, and major power plants by technology
  • Data on leading active and upcoming power plants
  • Information on transmission and distribution infrastructure, and electricity imports and exports
  • Policy and regulatory framework governing the market
  • Detailed analysis of top market participants, including market share analysis and SWOT analysis
Reasons to Buy
  • Identify opportunities and plan strategies by having a strong understanding of the investment opportunities in the country’s power sector
  • Identify key factors driving investment opportunities in the country’s power sector
  • Facilitate decision-making based on strong historic and forecast data
  • Develop strategies based on the latest regulatory events
  • Position yourself to gain the maximum advantage of the industry’s growth potential
  • Identify key partners and business development avenues
  • Identify key strengths and weaknesses of important market participants
  • Respond to your competitors’ business structure, strategy, and prospects


  • About GlobalData
  • Executive Summary
    • Renewables to overtake thermal power in terms of cumulative capacity by 2035
      • Table Figure 1: Power Market, South Africa, Capacity Share by Technology.
    • Grid interconnection with Southern African countries will enable supply security
      • Table Power Market, South Africa, Upcoming Interconnection Projects
  • Introduction
    • South Africa Power Market
    • GlobalData Report Guidance
  • South Africa Power Market, Snapshot
    • Country Summary
      • Table Figure 2: Power Market, South Africa, Country Summary
    • Macroeconomic Factors
      • Table Figure 3: Power Market, South Africa, Macroeconomic Factors, 2010–2030
      • Table Power Market, South Africa, Macroeconomic Factors, 2010–2030
    • Supply Security
    • Opportunities
    • Challenges
    • Impact of COVID-19
  • South Africa Power Market, Market Analysis
    • Market Structure
      • Table Figure 4: Power Market, South Africa, Market Structure
    • Key Market Players
      • Table Figure 5: Power Market, South Africa, Market Share of Generation Companies (%), 2021
    • Financial Deals
      • Table Figure 6: Power Market, South Africa, Deal Value and Number of Deals, 2010–2021
      • Table Figure 7: Power Market, South Africa, Deals by Type (%), 2021
    • South Africa Power Market, Demand Structure
      • Table Figure 8: Power Market, South Africa, Annual Power Consumption, 2010–2035
      • Table Figure 9: Power Market, South Africa, Power Consumption by Sector (%), 2021
  • South Africa Power Market, Regulatory Scenario
    • Renewable Energy Market, Overview
    • Renewable Energy Targets
    • Hydrogen Energy
    • Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Program (REIPPPP)
      • Table Capacity Awarded, South Africa, 2011-2021
      • Table Price Trend of Solar PV ($/kWh), REIPPPP, South Africa, 2011-2021
      • Table Price Trend of Onshore Wind ($/kWh), REIPPPP, South Africa, 2011-2021
    • Integrated Energy Plan (IEP)
    • Integrated Resource Plan (IRP)
    • Government plans to unbundle Eskom
    • Vision, Strategic Direction, and Framework for Climate Policy
    • Local Content Requirement (LCR)
      • Table South Africa, REIPPP LCR in Wind Power Projects, 2019
    • Tax incentives
    • Green Fund
  • South Africa Power Market, Capacity and Generation
    • Cumulative Capacity Share by Technology, 2021
      • Table Figure 10: Power Market, South Africa, Cumulative Capacity Share by Technology (%), 2021
    • Total Power Capacity and Generation, 2010–2035
      • Table Figure 11: Power Market, South Africa, Cumulative Capacity and Annual Generation, 2010–2035
      • Table Power Market, South Africa, Cumulative Capacity and Annual Generation, 2010–2035
      • Table Figure 12: Power Market, South Africa, Capacity Share by Technology, 2010–2035
      • Table Figure 13: Power Market, South Africa, Annual Generation Share by Technology, 2010–2035
      • Table Power Market, South Africa, Cumulative Capacity and Annual Generation Share by Technology, 2010–2035
    • Thermal Power Capacity and Generation, 2010–2035
      • Table Figure 14: Thermal Power Market, South Africa, Cumulative Capacity and Annual Generation, 2010–2035
      • Table Thermal Power Market, South Africa, Cumulative Capacity and Annual Generation, 2010–2035
      • Table Thermal Power Market, South Africa, Major Plants, 2021
    • Hydropower Capacity and Generation, 2010–2035
      • Table Figure 15: Hydropower Market, South Africa, Cumulative Capacity and Annual Generation, 2010–2035
      • Table Hydropower Market, South Africa, Cumulative Capacity and Annual Generation, 2010–2035
      • Table Hydropower Market, South Africa, Major Plants, 2021
    • Nuclear Power Capacity and Generation, 2010–2035
      • Table Figure 16: Nuclear Power Market, France, Cumulative Capacity and Annual Generation, 2010–2035
      • Table Nuclear Power Market, France, Cumulative Capacity and Annual Generation, 2010–2035
      • Table Nuclear Power Market, South Africa, Major Plants, 2021
    • Renewable Power Capacity and Generation, 2010–2035
      • Table Figure 17: Renewable Power Market, South Africa, Cumulative Capacity, 2010–2035
      • Table Renewable Power Market, South Africa, Cumulative Capacity (GW), 2010–2035
      • Table Figure 18: Renewable Power Market, South Africa, Annual Generation, 2010–2035
      • Table Renewable Power Market, South Africa, Annual Generation (TWh), 2010–2035
      • Table Renewable Power Market, South Africa, Major Plants, 2021
  • South Africa Power Market, Transmission and Distribution Overview
    • Transmission Network
      • Table Power Market, South Africa, Transmission Line Length (Ckm) by Voltage Level, 2010–2025
    • Distribution Network
      • Table Power Market, South Africa, Distribution Line Length (Ckm) by Voltage Level, 2010–2025
    • Electricity Import and Export
      • Table Figure 19: Power Market, South Africa, Annual Electricity Import and Export, 2000–2021
      • Table Power Market, South Africa, Annual Electricity Import and Export (TWh), 2000–2021
    • Grid Interconnection
      • Table Power Market, South Africa, Upcoming Interconnection Projects
  • South Africa Power Market, Major Generating Companies
    • Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd
    • Engie SA
    • Company Snapshot: Enel SpA
  • Appendix
    • Abbreviations
      • Table Abbreviations
    • Market Definitions
    • Methodology
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