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South Africa Renewable Energy Policy Handbook 2026

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  • 28 Pages
  • March 2026
  • Region: South Africa
  • GlobalData
  • ID: 6145200
"South Africa Renewable Energy Policy Handbook 2026” is among the latest country specific policy reports from the analyst, the industry analysis specialist. The report offers comprehensive information on major policies governing the renewable energy market in the country and provides information on renewable policies/developments at a regional/municipal level. The report discusses renewable energy targets and plans along with the present policy framework, giving a fair idea of overall growth potential of the renewable energy industry. The report also provides major technology specific policies and incentives provided in the country.
The report is built using data and information sourced from industry associations, government websites, and statutory bodies. The information is also sourced through other secondary research sources such as industry and trade magazines.

Report Scope

  • The report covers policy measures and incentives used by South Africa to promote renewable energy.
  • The report details promotional measures in South Africa both for the overall renewable energy industry and for specific renewable energy technologies that have potential in the country.

Reasons to Buy

The report will enhance your decision making capability in a more rapid and time sensitive manner. It will allow you to:

  • Develop business strategies with the help of specific insights about policy decisions being taken for different renewable energy sources.
  • Identify opportunities and challenges in exploiting various renewable technologies.
  • Compare the level of support provided to different renewable energy technologies in the country.
  • Be ahead of competition by keeping yourself abreast of all the latest policy changes.

Table of Contents

1 Renewable Energy Market, South Africa
1.1 Renewable Energy Market, Overview
1.2 Yearly Highlights
1.3 Policy Snapshot
1.4 Renewable Energy Targets
1.5 Hydrogen Energy
  • Hydrogen Society Roadmap
  • Green Hydrogen Commercialisation Strategy
1.6 Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Program (REIPPPP)
  • Auction Analysis
1.7 Integrated Energy Plan (IEP)
1.8 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP)
1.9 South African Renewable Energy Masterplan (SAREM)
1.10 Net Metering
1.11 Net Billing
1.12 Rooftop PV Feed-in Tariff
  • Small-Scale Embedded Generation (SSEG)
1.13 Local Content Requirement (LCR)
1.14 Tax incentives
  • Carbon Tax
  • Accelerated Depreciation Allowances
1.15 Green Fund
1.16 Eskom Just Energy Transition Project (EJETP)
2 Appendix
2.1 Abbreviations
2.2 Methodology
  • Coverage
  • Secondary Research
  • About the Analyst
  • Contact the Publisher
List of Tables
Table 1: Policy Snapshot, South Africa, 2025
Table 2: Appointment of 8 Preferred Bidders under REIPPPP Bid Window 7
Table 3:Additional Allocation of 6 Preferred Bidders under REIPPPP Bid Window 7
Table 4:Additional Allocation of 6 Preferred Bidders under REIPPPP Bid Window 7
Table 4: Capacity Awarded, South Africa, 2011-2025*
Table 6: Price Trend of Solar PV ($/kWh), REIPPPP, South Africa, 2011-2025
Table 7: Price Trend of Onshore Wind ($/kWh), REIPPPP, South Africa, 2011-2025*
Table 8: Legislated Carbon Tax Rate Path Until 2030 (Phase I), South Africa
Table 9: Abbreviations
List of Figures
Figure 1: Renewable Energy Auctions under REIPPPP, Awarded Capacity, South Africa, 2011-2025*
Figure 2: Price Trend of Solar PV Renewable Auctions under REIPPPP, South Africa, 2011-2025*