Renewable Energy in South Africa

May 2026 | 43 pages | ID: R8CED8A0952EN
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Abstracts

Summary

Renewable Energy in South Africa industry profile provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market size (value 2020-25, and forecast to 2030). The profile also contains descriptions of the leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market.

Key Highlights

• The renewable energy market includes the net generation of electricity through renewable sources. The market is segmented into hydroelectricity, wind, solar PV, biopower, and geothermal. Market volume represents the net volume of electricity produced through renewable means. Market value is calculated by multiplying the amount of electricity produced by the wholesale price.
• The South African renewable energy market recorded a value of $757.8 million in 2025, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.3% between 2020 and 2025.
• Market production volume increased with a CAGR of 13.5% between 2020 and 2025, reaching a total of 20,692.9 GWh in 2025.
• In 2025, the South African renewable energy market grew by 8.5% due to increased renewable electricity installed capacity across the country. For instance, according to GlobalData, in 2025, the renewable electricity installed capacity in South Africa grew

Scope

• Save time carrying out entry-level research by identifying the size, growth, major segments, and leading players in the renewable energy market in South Africa
• Use the Five Forces analysis to determine the competitive intensity and therefore attractiveness of the renewable energy market in South Africa
• Leading company profiles reveal details of key renewable energy market players’ global operations and financial performance
• Add weight to presentations and pitches by understanding the future growth prospects of the South Africa renewable energy market with five year forecasts

Reasons to Buy

• What was the size of the South Africa renewable energy market by value in 2025?
• What will be the size of the South Africa renewable energy market in 2030?
• What factors are affecting the strength of competition in the South Africa renewable energy market?
• How has the market performed over the last five years?
• What are the main segments that make up South Africa's renewable energy market?

Contents

1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1.1. Market Value
1.2. Market Value Forecast
1.3. Market Volume
1.4. Market Volume Forecast
1.5. Category Segmentation
1.6. Geography Segmentation
1.7. Market Rivalry
1.8. Competitive Landscape

2 MARKET OVERVIEW

2.1. Market Definition
2.2. Market Analysis
2.3. Market Trends
2.4. Regulatory Landscape

3 MARKET DATA

3.1. Market Value
3.2. Market Volume

4 MARKET SEGMENTATION

4.1. Category Segmentation
4.2. Geography Segmentation

5 MARKET OUTLOOK

5.1. Market Value Forecast
5.2. Market Volume Forecast

6 FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS

6.1. Summary
6.2. Buyer Power
6.3. Supplier Power
6.4. New Entrants
6.5. Threat Of Substitutes
6.6. Degree Of Rivalry

7 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

7.1. Who are the leading players?
7.2. What strategies do the leading players follow?
7.3. What are the strengths of the leading players?

8 COMPANY PROFILES

8.1. Engie SA
8.2. Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd
8.3. EDF Renewables SA

9 MACROECONOMIC INDICATORS

9.1. Country data

10 APPENDIX

10.1. Methodology
10.2. Industry Associations
10.3. Related MarketLine research
10.4. About MarketLine

List Of Tables

LIST OF TABLES

Table 1: South Africa renewable energy market value: $ million, 2020-25
Table 2: South Africa renewable energy market volume: GWh, 2020-25
Table 3: South Africa renewable energy market category segmentation: % share, by value, 2020-25
Table 4: South Africa renewable energy market category segmentation: $ million, 2020-25
Table 5: South Africa renewable energy market geography segmentation: $ million, 2025
Table 6: South Africa renewable energy market value forecast: $ million, 2025-30
Table 7: South Africa renewable energy market volume forecast: GWh, 2025-30
Table 8: Engie SA: Key Facts
Table 9: Engie SA: Annual Financial Ratios
Table 10: Engie SA: Key Employees
Table 11: Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd: Key Facts
Table 12: Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd: Key Employees
Table 13: EDF Renewables SA: Key Facts
Table 14: South Africa Size of Population (Million), 2021-23
Table 15: South Africa Real GDP (Constant 2010 Prices, $ Billion), 2021-24
Table 16: South Africa GDP (Current Prices, $ Billion), 2021-24
Table 17: South Africa Inflation, 2021-23
Table 18: South Africa Consumer Price Index (Absolute), 2021-24
Table 19: South Africa Exchange Rate, 2020-25

List Of Figures

LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 1: South Africa renewable energy market value: $ million, 2020-25
Figure 2: South Africa renewable energy market volume: GWh, 2020-25
Figure 3: South Africa renewable energy market category segmentation: $ million, 2020-25
Figure 4: South Africa renewable energy market geography segmentation: % share, by value, 2025
Figure 5: South Africa renewable energy market value forecast: $ million, 2025-30
Figure 6: South Africa renewable energy market volume forecast: GWh, 2025-30
Figure 7: Forces driving competition in the renewable energy market in South Africa, 2025
Figure 8: Drivers of buyer power in the renewable energy market in South Africa, 2025
Figure 9: Drivers of supplier power in the renewable energy market in South Africa, 2025
Figure 10: Factors influencing the likelihood of new entrants in the renewable energy market in South Africa, 2025
Figure 11: Factors influencing the threat of substitutes in the renewable energy market in South Africa, 2025
Figure 12: Drivers of degree of rivalry in the renewable energy market in South Africa, 2025