25% of SA's energy production is via renewables! Trending in the right way... The low diesel number is a very good sign as its only used in emergencies, so indication the grid is operating more sustainably.
Ant Stanley
South Africa’s electricity generation mix in the first quarter of 2026:
Coal 74.1% (down from 79% a year before)
Solar 10.7% (up from 8.4%)
Nuclear 7.7% (up from 4.7%)
Wind 5.3% (up from 4.5%)
Hydro 1.6% (up from 0.4%)
Diesel 0.5% (down from 3%)
CSP 0.2% (up from 0.1%)
- Ember
