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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 Source: National Transmission Company of South Africa, Weekly Status Report

Last updated: 8 June 2026

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The weekly percentage of electricity available for use, or the energy availability factor (EAF), of Eskom's power stations. It does not include electricity from independent power producers, renewables and imported power. It is sourced from the National Transmission Company of South Africa and is updated weekly.

DS0199 Energy electricityeskomsouth africa

Geography: South Africa Period: 2020- Source: National Transmission Company of South Africa, Weekly Status Reports

Last updated: 22 July 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: 2021-2026 Source: National Transmission Company of South Africa, Weekly Status Report

Last updated: 8 July 2026