South Africa gets 804MW private power boost

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South Africa gets 804MW private power boost

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) has registered 124 renewable energy generation facilities during the first quarter of the 2026/27 financial year. The solar and wind facilities have a combined capacity of 804MW, with an investment value estimated at R20.18 billion. “NERSA processed the applications for the registration of the 124 generation facilities

 

[wingnut771]

MWp

 

[igeorge]

Are they able to connect to the grid? I read previously that the grid is maxed out in many areas?

 

[phoneJunky]

Are they able to connect to the grid? I read previously that the grid is maxed out in many areas?

The article does say that the majority is connected to the Eakom grid while a 10% of it connects directly with municipalities.

But it doesn’t mention anything about constraints

 

[wingnut771]

Have they built this 804MWp yet?

 

[igeorge]

R400bn in renewable projects is ready to go — the grid is not

State seeks to use public land and new procurement models to speed renewable projects

www.businessday.co.za

The article I recall reading re grid constraints