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South Africa Wind Energy Market to be Dominated by Onshore Through 2028

Growing investments in deploying new wind farms and government initiatives for erecting new wind projects are likely to propel the South Africa wind energy market during the forecast period of 2024-2028.

According to TechSci Research report, “South Africa Wind Energy Market – By Region, Competition Forecast & Opportunities, 2028,” the wind energy market in South Africa is expected to see considerable growth during the forecast period. In the future years, the market for wind energy is expected to be driven by the rising need to switch from conventional to renewable energy sources. The production of solar and wind energy, which was seen as expensive two decades ago, is now thought to be more cost-competitive than recently constructed coal or gas facilities. Additionally, it is anticipated that in the next few years operating new wind and solar energy facilities would become more cost-effective than maintaining coal or gas-fired ones.


The future need for consistent, affordable, sustainable energy is anticipated to fuel the market for wind energy. Further predicted growth for the wind energy sector in South Africa is the government's favorable regulatory and policy frameworks that support the development of renewable energy.


Furthermore, South Africa's energy mix is anticipated to heavily rely on wind energy. By 2030, South Africa's Integrated Resource Plan projects that there will be 14,400 MW more wind power installed there. The nation's production of renewable energy will rise dramatically as a result. The overall amount of energy produced in 2021 grew by 2% from the previous year to a total of roughly 244 TWh.


In September 2022, the 6th Bid Window of the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP) will see the South African government increase the amount of wind energy allocated to 3,200 MW. With the use of renewable energy sources, this breakthrough addressed South Africa's energy problems.


Additionally, in December 2022, a total of 56 wind and solar projects totaling 9,600 MW were submitted by prospective bidders during the 6th Bid Window. Also, 23 of the 56 projects are wind-based, and their combined capacity exceeds 4,100 MW.


With active initiatives by the government of South Africa focusing on installing renewable energy projects, the wind energy market can be seen driving ahead in the future.


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The South Africa wind energy market is segmented by location, component type, end-user, and region. Based on location, the market is segmented into onshore and offshore.  Based on component type, the market is segmented into turbine, support structure, electrical infrastructure, and others. Based on end user, the market is segmented into industrial, residential, and commercial. Based on region, the market is segmented into Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Western Cape, Eastern Cape, Mpumalanga, Limpopo, North West, Free State, and Northern Cape.


Based on location, the onshore segment dominated the South Africa wind energy market in 2022 because about 2,956 MW of wind energy were produced nationwide in 2021, 440 MW of which came from new onshore wind installations. In addition, the South African Department of Energy released an integrated resource strategy in 2021 that predicts a 26% increase in total renewable energy sources over the following twelve years. According to the plan, the nation wants to attain 11.5 GW of onshore wind capacity. It implies that throughout the anticipated period, the onshore sector will expand. In addition, the Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE) for wind has significantly decreased due to the participation of global market participants and the quick adoption of renewable energy sources, driving the expansion of the wind market during the projection period.


Based on component type, the turbine segment dominated the South Africa wind energy market in 2022 as a result of technological advancements and lower wind turbine costs. Wind turbine blades are increasingly wider and lighter as modern wind turbine technology improves turbine performance and power generation efficiency over previous generations.


Major market players operating in the South Africa wind energy market are:

  • Vestas Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd
  • Enel Green Power S.p.A.
  • Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy S.A.
  • EDF South Africa
  • Nordex Energy South Africa Ltd.
  • Mainstream Renewable Power Ltd
  • Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd
  • Hexicon AB
  • Juwi Renewable Energies (Pty) Ltd
  • Acciona Energia SA


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“Due to the growing demand for clean energy, increased attention on lowering carbon emissions, and encouragement for environmental conservation, the market for wind energy in South Africa is predicted to expand considerably throughout the projected period. South Africa is the world's seventh-largest producer of coal, and its thermal power plants are largely coal-dependent. the country’s coal output was projected to reach 234,495 tons mn in December 2021. This demonstrates a decline compared to the prior estimate of 245 818 Tonne mn for December 2020. Due to the country's present energy crisis, steady growth in power consumption is anticipated during the forecast period. To adequately make up for the retired capacity and fulfill the rising energy demand, the country is focusing on balancing the closure of its coal-fired power and moving toward wind energy. Hence, due to such factors, the South Africa wind energy market will propel in upcoming years,” said Mr. Karan Chechi, Research Director with TechSci Research, a research-based global management consulting firm.


South Africa Wind Energy Market
By Location (Onshore, Offshore), By Component Type (Turbine, Support Structure, Electrical Infrastructure, and Others), By End User (Industrial, Residential, and Commercial), By Region, Competition, Forecast & Opportunities, 2028 has evaluated the future growth potential of the South Africa wind energy market and provides statistics & information on market size, structure, and future market growth. The report intends to provide cutting-edge market intelligence and help decision makers take sound investment decisions. Besides, the report also identifies and analyzes the emerging trends along with essential drivers, challenges, and opportunities in the South Africa wind energy market.


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