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  • This dataset estimates rooftop PV solar capacity in South Africa since July 2022, with data provided for each of the country's nine provinces. The information is sourced from the Eskom National Transmission Company's weekly status reports and is updated monthly.

    DS0099 Energy solarsouth africa
    Geography: South Africa Period: 2022-07-31 to 2026-07-31 Source: National Transmission Company of South Africa

    Last updated: 19 August 2026

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  • The monthly and cumulative total megawatts of private solar power projects registered with the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) since 2018. These projects range in size from less than 1MW to more than 100MW.

    DS0161 Economy & Business nersasolar energysouth africa
    Geography: South Africa Period: 2018-2026

    Last updated: 23 July 2026

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  • Weekly Energy Availability Factor (EAF) percentage across Eskom power stations, representing the proportion of available generation capacity. Excludes electricity generated by independent power producers (IPPs), renewable energy sources, and imported power. Based on data published weekly by the National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA).

    DS0199 Energy electricityeskomsouth africa
    Geography: South Africa Period: 2020-12-13 to 2026-08-02 Source: National Transmission Company of South Africa

    Last updated: 19 August 2026

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  • MWh of renewable electricity distributed by South Africa's national grid, reported by Eskom, via the National Transmission Company. Sources include concentrated solar power (CSP), photovoltaic and wind. Data sourced from Weekly System Status Reports.

    DS0225 Energy electricityeskomrenewable energysouth africa
    Geography: South Africa Period: 2016-01-01 to 2026-08-02 Source: National Transmission Company of South Africa

    Last updated: 19 August 2026