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    The Generation of Electricity in South Africa 2022

    Stephen Timm | South Africa | 30 November 2022

    The Generation of Electricity in South Africa 2021

    Yasmin Mahomedy | South Africa | 16 February 2021

    The Generation of Electricity in South Africa 2020

    Yasmin Mahomedy | South Africa | 15 January 2020

    The Generation of Electricity in South Africa 2018

    Yasmin Mahomedy | South Africa | 31 October 2018

    The Generation of Electricity in South Africa 2017

    Yasmin Mahomedy | South Africa | 18 October 2017

    The Generation of Electricity in South Africa 2016

    Yasmin Mahomedy | South Africa | 08 August 2016

    The Generation of Electricity in South Africa 2015

    Yasmin Mahomedy | South Africa | 29 May 2015

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    Report Coverage

    This report on the generation of electricity in South Africa includes comprehensive information on the extent of the crisis, actions and projects aimed at relieving it, and the sources of generation that are planned. There is information on the state of the sector, the role of Eskom and the effect of its financial and operational crisis and renewable energy and embedded generation developments. There are profiles of 30 companies including Eskom, the National Energy Regulator, the Avon and Dedisa peaking power plants, and renewables players such as Enel Green Power, EDF Renewables and Scatec Solar.

    Electricity Generation in South Africa

    South Africa’s electricity crisis has worsened as power cuts, which began in 2007, escalated in 2022. The percentage availability of South Africa’s total installed capacity of 53.7GW at the end of 2021 fell to below 60% in October 2022 as Eskom’s coal-fired power stations continue to break down, resulting in power cuts to prevent the electricity grid from collapsing. The crisis has been compounded by Eskom’s debt of about R400bn and the need for the country to transition from coal to renewable energy. Corruption, sabotage, increasing unpaid debt of municipalities and a loss of skills threaten Eskom’s viability.

    Key Trends

    Key trends include the need to add generating capacity to the grid and the energy transition from fossil fuels to cleaner renewable energy. More industrial and commercial users and homeowners are investing in embedded generation. As of July 2022 the mining sector, which consumes about 30% of Eskom’s power supply, was developing 73 self-generation projects, mostly solar.

    Measures to Alleviate the Crisis

    Embedded generation requirements have been lifted and emergency programmes were introduced for Eskom to buy surplus capacity from independent power producers and private generators. Experts do not expect new renewable and private sector projects to relieve loadshedding in the near term. The recent discovery of offshore gas fields has strengthened calls for the country to use domestic gas-to-power projects. Eskom is upgrading Koeberg and government is considering expanding nuclear capacity. While it remains small, the percentage of South Africa’s electricity produced by renewable energy has increased rapidly.

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    1. INTRODUCTION 1
    2. DESCRIPTION OF THE INDUSTRY 1
    2.1. Industry Value Chain 4
    2.2. Geographic Position 6
    2.3. Size of the Industry 9
    3. LOCAL 13
    3.1. State of the Industry 13
    3.2. Key Trends 23
    3.3. Key Issues 39
    3.4. Notable Players 40
    3.5. Trade 41
    3.6. Corporate Actions 43
    3.7. Regulations 45
    3.8. Enterprise Development and Social Development 48
    4. AFRICA 50
    5. INTERNATIONAL 53
    6. INFLUENCING FACTORS 54
    6.1. Economic Environment 54
    6.2. Labour 54
    6.3. Environmental Issues 56
    6.4. Technology, R&D, Innovation 58
    6.5. Government Support 58
    6.6. Input Costs 60
    6.7. Eskom Debt 62
    6.8. Corruption, Sabotage and Theft 64
    6.9. Electricity Tariffs 68
    7. COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT 69
    7.1. Competition 69
    7.2. Ownership Structure of the Industry 70
    7.3. Barriers to Entry 71
    8. SWOT ANALYSIS 71
    9. OUTLOOK 73
    10. INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS 73
    11. REFERENCES 73
    11.1. Publications 73
    11.2. Websites 75
    APPENDIX 1 76
    Summary of Notable Players 76
    COMPANY PROFILES 80
    Abengoa South Africa (Pty) Ltd 80
    Acciona Energy South Africa (Pty) Ltd 82
    ACWA Power Solafrica Bokpoort CSP Power Plant (RF) (Pty) Ltd 84
    African Rainbow Energy and Power (Pty) Ltd 86
    Associated Energy Services (Pty) Ltd 88
    Avon Peaking Power (RF) (Pty) Ltd 90
    BioTherm Energy (Pty) Ltd 92
    Cennergi (Pty) Ltd 94
    Coria (PKF) Investments 28 (RF) (Pty) Ltd 97
    Dedisa Peaking Power (RF) (Pty) Ltd 99
    EDF Renewables (Pty) Ltd 101
    Enel Green Power RSA (Pty) Ltd 103
    Engie Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd 105
    Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd 107
    Globeleq South Africa Management Services (Pty) Ltd 111
    Hopefield Wind Farm Local Community Company NPC 113
    Hulisani Ltd 115
    Kelvin Power (Pty) Ltd 117
    Lekela Power Intermediate Holdings (Pty) Ltd 119
    Mulilo Energy Holdings (RF) (Pty) Ltd 121
    National Energy Regulator of South Africa 123
    Pele Energy Group (RF) (Pty) Ltd 126
    Phelan Energy Group (Pty) Ltd 128
    Red Rocket South Africa (Pty) Ltd 130
    Rosatom Central and Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd 133
    Scatec Solar Africa (Pty) Ltd 135
    SEF SOC Ltd 137
    Sinogy Holding (Pty) Ltd 141
    Sola Group (Pty) Ltd 142
    Solar Capital (Pty) Ltd 144

    Report Coverage

    This report focuses on the generation of electricity and includes information on the size and state of the sector, including coal, gas and renewables and developments at Eskom and in the independent power production programme. There are profiles of 13 companies including Eskom, the National Energy Regulator of South Africa, Dedisa Peaking Power, Hopefield Wind Farm Local Community Company and ACWA Power Solafrica Bokpoort.

    Generation of Electricity

    State-owned utility Eskom, which dominates the generation of electricity in South Africa, continues to be plagued by financial instability, corruption, generating capacity shortages, and a debt burden which is threatening the country’s economy. Despite the ongoing construction of two massive coal-fired stations at Medupi and Kusile to increase capacity, Eskom produced less electricity from coal in the year to March 2020 than the previous year due to maintenance and unplanned breakdowns. Government’s Integrated Resource Plan 2019 includes increased generation capacity from renewable sources, but South Africa remains reliant on coal for the foreseeable future.

    Independent Power Producers

    Government confirmed in February 2021 that it would issue a request for proposals for 2,600MW imminently, followed by another bid window in August 2021. Four bidding rounds have been completed to date and 4,201MW of electricity generation capacity from 67 IPP projects had been connected to the national grid. Independent power production has provided opportunities for new players and SMEs in the form of advisory services, transport and provision of hardware.

    Corruption, Fraud and Mismanagement

    Eskom and its employees have been the subject of numerous allegations including Eskom officials having financial interests in entities trading with Eskom, irregular payments and kickbacks. By September 2020, 278 cases related to fraud, corruption and irregularities were active and 82 cases for criminal prosecution had been referred to the police. Eskom is also instituting civil litigation to recover over-payments to implicated contractors.

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    1. INTRODUCTION 1
    2. DESCRIPTION OF THE INDUSTRY 1
    2.1. Industry Value Chain 4
    2.2. Geographic Position 5
    3. SIZE OF THE INDUSTRY 9
    4. STATE OF THE INDUSTRY 11
    4.1. Local 11
    4.1.1. Trade 24
    4.1.2. Corporate Actions 25
    4.1.3. Regulations 26
    4.1.4. Enterprise Development and Social Economic Development 28
    4.2. Continental 29
    4.3. International 32
    5. INFLUENCING FACTORS 34
    5.1. Coronavirus 34
    5.2. Economic Environment 34
    5.3. Rising Operating Costs 35
    5.4. Supply and Quality of Coal 36
    5.5. Corruption, Fraud and Mismanagement 36
    5.6. Electricity and Equipment Theft 38
    5.7. Technology, Research and Development (R&D) and Innovation 39
    5.8. Environmental Concerns 40
    5.9. Labour 42
    6. COMPETITION 45
    6.1. Barriers to Entry 46
    7. SWOT ANALYSIS 47
    8. OUTLOOK 47
    9. INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS 48
    10. REFERENCES 48
    10.1. Publications 48
    10.2. Websites 49
    APPENDIX 1 50
    Summary of Notable players 50
    COMPANY PROFILES 52
    ACWA POWER SOLAFRICA BOKPOORT CSP POWER PLANT (RF) (PTY) LTD 52
    ASSOCIATED ENERGY SERVICES (PTY) LTD 54
    AVON PEAKING POWER (RF) (PTY) LTD 57
    CENNERGI (PTY) LTD 59
    CORIA (PKF) INVESTMENTS 28 (RF) (PTY) LTD 62
    DEDISA PEAKING POWER (RF) (PTY) LTD 64
    ESKOM HOLDINGS SOC LTD 66
    HOPEFIELD WIND FARM LOCAL COMMUNITY COMPANY NPC 70
    KELVIN POWER (PTY) LTD 72
    NATIONAL ENERGY REGULATOR OF SOUTH AFRICA 74
    PHELAN ENERGY GROUP (PTY) LTD 77
    ROSATOM CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN AFRICA (PTY) LTD 79
    SEF (SOC) LTD 81

    Report Coverage

    This report focuses on the generation of electricity by Eskom and independent power producers. There is comprehensive information on the state and size of the sector, the shifting energy mix under government’s resources plan to 2030 and progress in the introduction of renewable energy. There are profiles of 13 companies including Eskom, the Dedisa and Avon peaking power plants and solar energy companies such as the Hopefield Wind Farm and Coria, which trades as the Noblesfontein Wind Farm.

    Generation of Electricity

    State-owned power utility Eskom is in crisis due to generating capacity shortages, financial instability, corruption and mismanagement and R450bn debt. Eskom reported a net loss after tax of R20.7bn for the 2019 financial year and said it would make a R20bn loss in the 2020 financial year. In December 2019, load shedding reached stage 6, an indication that it has lost 40% of generating capacity. Ongoing power cuts will continue to affect economic growth. In October 2019, government approved the Integrated Resource Plan 2019, which outlines the energy mix for the next decade. The bulk of the increased generation capacity will be from renewable sources to lessen South Africa’s reliance on coal and help reduce the country’s carbon emissions.

    Developments at Eskom

    Eskom continues to struggle to meet generation demand, mainly due to maintenance issues, poor management and spiralling debt. A fifth of Eskom’s power stations are not operational at any given time and Eskom’s huge new coal-fired power stations, Medupi and Kusile which were intended to be completed by 2015 at a cost of R163.2bn, have been constantly delayed and expected to cost R451bn. Eskom will be unbundled to separate its generation, transmission and distribution functions into three separate business entities, owned by the state.

    A New Plan

    Since the Integrated Resource Plan 2010, 18,000MW of new generation capacity has been committed including 9,564MW of coal power, 1,333MW of water and 6,422MW of renewable energy by independent power producers. The 2019 plan calls for about 6,000MW of new solar capacity and 14,400MW of new wind power capacity by 2030.

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    1. INTRODUCTION 4
    2. DESCRIPTION OF THE INDUSTRY 4
    2.1. Industry Value Chain 7
    2.2. Geographic Position 8
    3. SIZE OF THE INDUSTRY 9
    4. STATE OF THE INDUSTRY 10
    4.1. Local 10
    4.1.1. Trade 17
    4.1.2. Corporate Actions 18
    4.2. Regulations 18
    4.2.1. Enterprise Development and Social Economic Development 20
    4.3. Continental 21
    4.4. International 22
    5. INFLUENCING FACTORS 23
    5.1. Economic Environment 23
    5.2. Rising Operating Costs 24
    5.3. Supply and Quality of Coal 25
    5.4. Crime, Corruption and Mismanagement 25
    5.5. Technology, Research and Development (R&D) and Innovation 27
    5.6. Labour 27
    5.7. Electricity and Equipment Theft 30
    5.8. Environmental Concerns 30
    6. COMPETITION 31
    6.1. Barriers to Entry 32
    7. SWOT ANALYSIS 32
    8. OUTLOOK 33
    9. INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS 33
    10. REFERENCES 33
    10.1. Publications 33
    10.2. Websites 34
    APPENDIX 1 35
    Summary of Notable Players 35
    COMPANY PROFILES 37
    ACWA POWER SOLAFRICA BOKPOORT CSP POWER PLANT (RF) (PTY) LTD 37
    ASSOCIATED ENERGY SERVICES (PTY) LTD 39
    AVON PEAKING POWER (RF) (PTY) LTD 41
    CENNERGI (PTY) LTD 43
    CORIA (PKF) INVESTMENTS 28 (RF) (PTY) LTD 46
    DEDISA PEAKING POWER (RF) (PTY) LTD 48
    ESKOM HOLDINGS SOC LTD 50
    HOPEFIELD WIND FARM LOCAL COMMUNITY COMPANY 54
    KELVIN POWER (PTY) LTD 55
    NATIONAL ENERGY REGULATOR OF SOUTH AFRICA 57
    PHELAN ENERGY GROUP (PTY) LTD 60
    ROSATOM CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN AFRICA (PTY) LTD 62
    SEF (SOC) LTD 64

    Report Coverage

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    The Generation of Electricity

    State-owned entity Eskom, responsible for 90% of the country’s power generation, remains financially and operationally fragile and continues to struggle with declining electricity sales, looming coal shortages, financial instability, and corruption and mismanagement. Eskom, which operates 30 power stations with a total nominal capacity of 45,561MW, reported a loss of R4.6bn in the 2017/2018 financial year and more than R19bn in irregular expenditure has been identified. Sales revenue declined by 2% to R95.5bn, net cash generated from operations decreased by 30% to R22bn, net finance costs increased by 53% to R10bn, and net profit after tax declined by 34% to R6.3bn. Eskom’s interest payments amount to R215bn and debt repayments to R228bn over the next five years.

    Progress In Renewable Energy

    The electricity generation and distribution landscape in South Africa is changing and the draft Integrated Resource Plan makes it clear that renewable energy will be the focus in the next decade. The stalled programme to award new contracts to Independent Power Producers has recommenced as part of government’s plan to bring online 17,800MW from renewable sources by 2030 in order to lessen South Africa’s reliance on coal and help reduce the country’s carbon emissions.

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    1. INTRODUCTION 1
    2. DESCRIPTION OF THE INDUSTRY 1
    2.1. Industry Value Chain 5
    2.2. Geographic Position 6
    3. SIZE OF THE INDUSTRY 7
    4. STATE OF THE INDUSTRY 8
    4.1. Local 8
    4.1.1. Trade 12
    4.1.2. Corporate Actions 13
    4.1.3. Regulations 13
    4.1.4. Enterprise Development and Social Economic Development 15
    4.2. Continental 16
    4.3. International 18
    5. INFLUENCING FACTORS 19
    5.1. Economic Environment 19
    5.2. Rising Operating Costs 20
    5.3. Supply and Availability of Coal 20
    5.4. Corruption and Mismanagement 21
    5.5. Technology, Research and Development (R&D) and Innovation 22
    5.6. Labour 23
    5.7. Electricity and Equipment Theft 25
    5.8. Environmental Concerns 25
    6. COMPETITION 26
    6.1. Barriers to Entry 26
    7. SWOT ANALYSIS 27
    8. OUTLOOK 27
    9. INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS 28
    10. REFERENCES 28
    10.1. Publications 28
    10.2. Websites 28
    APPENDIX 1 30
    Summary of Major Players 30
    COMPANY PROFILES 32
    ACWA POWER SOLAFRICA BOKPOORT CSP POWER PLANT (RF) (PTY) LTD 32
    ASSOCIATED ENERGY SERVICES (PTY) LTD 34
    AVON PEAKING POWER (RF) (PTY) LTD 36
    CENNERGI (PTY) LTD 38
    CORIA (PKF) INVESTMENTS 28 (RF) (PTY) LTD 41
    DEDISA PEAKING POWER (RF) (PTY) LTD 43
    ESKOM HOLDINGS SOC LTD 45
    HOPEFIELD WIND FARM LOCAL COMMUNITY COMPANY 50
    KELVIN POWER (PTY) LTD 51
    NATIONAL ENERGY REGULATOR OF SOUTH AFRICA 53
    PHELAN ENERGY GROUP (PTY) LTD 56
    ROSATOM CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN AFRICA (PTY) LTD 58
    SEF (SOC) LTD 60

    Report Coverage

    The report on the Electricity sector examines current conditions and describes the developments in the generation of electricity in South Africa. Profiles for 13 companies are provided, ranging from state-owned companies Eskom and the Central Energy Fund to small renewable producers such as Avon Peaking Power (RF) (Pty) Ltd which focuses on thermal energy, and Cennergi (Pty) Ltd, active in the solar sector.

    The Generation of Electricity

    State-owned utility Eskom, which supplies 95% of the country’s power, has been plagued with negative publicity relating to increasing electricity costs, corruption and mismanagement. Credit ratings downgrades, financial instability and declining electricity sales have made the utility heavily reliant on government funding and despite the high upfront capital costs of nuclear projects, government plans to go ahead with the nuclear build programme.

    Difficult Times

    Although Eskom reported in July 2017 that its total revenue increased 7.9% to R177bn for the year ended March 2017, the utility’s profit declined drastically by 85%, from R8bn to R1bn. Net finance costs increased 82%, from R8bn to R14bn, over the year and the amount of money owed to Eskom increased from about R1.2bn in 2012 to R11.3bn in 2016. Overall electricity sales declined 0.2% with large decreases in the industrial and agricultural sectors of 3.7% and 5.7% respectively.

    Progress in the Renewable Energy Sector

    Despite delays in the awarding of contracts to Independent Power Producers (IPPs), the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Programme (REIPPPP) has to date attracted more than R195bn in private investment. In 2016 a record 161GW of newly installed renewable power capacity was added, an increase of almost 9% compared to 2015. Solar PV accounted for approximately 47% of the total additions, with the equivalent of more than 31,000 panels installed hourly. Wind power accounted for 34% and hydropower 15.5% of the total.

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    1. INTRODUCTION 1
    2. DESCRIPTION OF THE INDUSTRY 1
    2.1. Industry Value Chain 4
    2.2. Geographic Position 5
    3. SIZE OF THE INDUSTRY 6
    4. STATE OF THE INDUSTRY 9
    4.1. Local 9
    4.1.1. Corporate Actions 17
    4.1.2. Regulations 18
    4.1.3. Enterprise Development and Social Economic Development 19
    4.2. Continental 20
    4.3. International 22
    5. INFLUENCING FACTORS 23
    5.1. Economic Environment 23
    5.2. Rising Operating Costs 24
    5.3. Corruption and Mismanagement 25
    5.4. Labour 26
    5.5. Electricity Theft 28
    5.6. Technology, Research and Development (R&D) and Innovation 28
    5.7. Environmental Concerns 29
    6. COMPETITION 30
    6.1. Barriers to Entry 31
    7. SWOT ANALYSIS 31
    8. OUTLOOK 32
    9. INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS 33
    10. REFERENCES 33
    10.1. Publications 33
    10.2. Websites 33
    APPENDIX 1: 35
    Eskom Power Capabilities as at 1 September 2017 35
    APPENDIX 2: 37
    REIPPPP Capacity, Tariff and Investment Outcomes per Technology and Bid Window 37
    COMPANY PROFILES 38
    ACWA POWER SOLAFRICA BOKPOORT CSP POWER PLANT (RF) (PTY) LTD 38
    ASSOCIATED ENERGY SERVICES (PTY) LTD 40
    AVON PEAKING POWER (RF) (PTY) LTD 42
    CEF (SOC) LTD 44
    CENNERGI (PTY) LTD 48
    CORIA (PKF) INVESTMENTS 28 (RF) (PTY) LTD 51
    DEDISA PEAKING POWER (RF) (PTY) LTD 53
    ESKOM HOLDINGS SOC LTD 55
    HOPEFIELD WIND FARM LOCAL COMMUNITY COMPANY 59
    KELVIN POWER (PTY) LTD 60
    NATIONAL ENERGY REGULATOR OF SOUTH AFRICA 62
    PHELAN ENERGY GROUP (PTY) LTD 64
    ROSATOM CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN AFRICA (PTY) LTD 66

    Report Coverage

    Generation of Electricity in South Africa describes the current market, the latest developments and discusses factors influencing the success of the sector. The report profiles 19 role players, including Eskom and the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA). Also profiled are companies in the solar sub-sector, including Phelan Energy Group (Pty) Ltd which launched the largest solar farm in Africa near De Aar in the Northern Cape. The solar farm provides power to about 175,000 households and employs 50 full-time members of staff.

    Generation of Electricity in South Africa

    State-owned utility Eskom generates approximately two-thirds of the electricity produced in Africa and 95% of South Africa’s requirements. Eskom operates 23 power stations with a total capacity of 42,090MW. In efforts to reduce its dependence on coal-fired power, South Africa is shifting its energy mix toward renewable energy and natural gas, and is showing a renewed interest in nuclear power.

    Independent Power Producers

    Through the Department of Energy’s Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP) Eskom has signed 65 power purchase agreements with Independent Power producers, which will add 4,900MW of capacity to the grid by 2020/21. Over the last five years, the REIPPPP has attracted approximately R194bn in private investment. However, in July 2016 the Eskom board announced that it will not sign any further power purchase agreements after the current round is finalised.

    Challenging Conditions

    Although Eskom announced a loss of revenue of R11.7bn at the beginning of 2016, it reported that revenue for the year ended 31 March 2016 had increased 10.6% to R163.39bn. Despite this increase in revenue and profit after tax of R4.6bn for the 2015/2016 financial year, Eskom still describes the operating environment as “challenging.” It has to contend with the deteriorating condition of its ageing power plants, delays and escalating costs to complete its new build programme, increasing operating costs, credit ratings downgrades and stagnant, and in some cases, declining electricity sales to key customers.

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    Table of Contents

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    1. INTRODUCTION 1
    2. DESCRIPTION OF THE INDUSTRY 1
    2.1. Industry Value Chain 4
    2.2. Geographic Position 4
    3. SIZE OF THE INDUSTRY 6
    4. STATE OF THE INDUSTRY 9
    4.1. Local 9
    4.1.1. Corporate Actions 16
    4.1.2. Regulations 16
    4.1.3. Enterprise Development and Social Economic Development 18
    4.2. Continental 19
    4.3. International 20
    5. INFLUENCING FACTORS 21
    5.1. Economic Environment 21
    5.2. Rising Operating Costs 23
    5.3. Government Intervention and Policy 24
    5.4. Labour 25
    5.5. Supply and Quality of Coal 28
    5.6. Electricity Theft 29
    5.7. Technology, Research and Development (R&D) and Innovation 29
    5.8. Environmental Concerns 30
    6. COMPETITION 31
    6.1. Barriers to Entry 32
    7. SWOT ANALYSIS 32
    8. OUTLOOK 32
    9. INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS 33
    10. REFERENCES 33
    10.1. Publications 33
    10.2. Websites 33
    COMPANY PROFILES 35
    Allied Electronics Corporation Ltd 35
    Associated Energy Services (Pty) Ltd 39
    CEF (SOC) Ltd 41
    Cennergi (Pty) Ltd 45
    Crest Operations (Pty) Ltd 48
    Current Automation (Pty) Ltd 50
    Darling Wind Power (Pty) Ltd 52
    Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd 54
    Kelvin Power (Pty) Ltd 58
    KGE Technology Two Thousand CC 60
    Kwikot (Pty) Ltd 62
    National Energy Regulator of South Africa 64
    Phelan Energy Group (Pty) Ltd 67
    Plan-My-Power (Pty) Ltd 68
    Sinetech (Pty) Ltd 70
    Solarzone (Pty) Ltd 72
    Solsquare Solar Heat (Pty) Ltd 74
    Sunflare Renewable Systems CC 76
    Teal and Green Trading (Pty) Ltd 78

    Report Coverage

    This report describes the current situation in the country, government’s attempts to ensure the reliable generation of electricity and factors influencing the sector’s success. The report also profiles 20 industry players, ranging from state-owned enterprise Eskom to small enterprises, Solarzone (Pty) Ltd and Darling Wind Power (Pty) Ltd, which are both involved in the renewable energy sector and employ ten people.

    Current Conditions

    State-owned utility Eskom, which supplies 95% of power in South Africa, has been forced to implement controlled blackouts to avoid a total collapse of the national grid due to its ageing, deteriorating and under-serviced power plants that are struggling to meet demand. This is costing the country between R8n and R20bn every month, depending on the frequency and severity of the “load shedding.”

    Difficult Times

    Eskom continues to face cost pressures and according to the National Treasury, is owed R9bn by municipalities throughout the country. The utility has had to spend R1bn a month on emergency diesel supplies to help keep the country’s lights on and this has already depleted the R8bn profit Eskom announced in its interim financials at the end of 2014. Delays in construction and rising labour costs have meant that the cost of two new power stations, Medupi and Kusile originally estimated at R69bn and R80bn respectively, has increased to at least R154bn for Medupi and R172bn for Kusile. These financial woes have resulted in Eskom applying to the National Energy Regulator (Nersa) for a 2015/16 increase of 25.3%, inclusive of the 12.69% already granted for the current 2014/15 financial year.

    Renewable Energy

    Hope is being pinned on the generation of energy through renewable sources with the government planning to bring online 17,800MW from renewable sources by 2030. Through the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP), a total of 79 projects with a capacity of 5,243MW have been approved to date, representing an investment of R168bn.

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    Table of Contents

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    1. INTRODUCTION 1
    2. DESCRIPTION OF THE INDUSTRY 1
    2.1. Industry Supply Chain 4
    2.2. Geographic Position 5
    3. SIZE OF THE INDUSTRY 6
    4. STATE OF THE INDUSTRY 8
    4.1. Local 8
    4.1.1. Corporate Actions 16
    4.1.2. Regulations & Government Programmes 16
    4.1.3. Enterprise Development and Social Economic Development 18
    4.2. Continental 20
    4.3. International 21
    5. INFLUENCING FACTORS 23
    5.1. Economic Environment 23
    5.2. Government Intervention and Policy 23
    5.3. Labour 25
    5.4. Rising Input Costs 28
    5.5. Supply and Quality of Coal 29
    5.6. Electricity Theft 30
    5.7. Technology 30
    5.8. Environmental Concerns 31
    6. COMPETITION 31
    6.1. Barriers to Entry 32
    6.2. Research and Development (R&D) and Innovation 32
    7. SWOT ANALYSIS 33
    8. OUTLOOK 34
    9. INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS 35
    10. REFERENCES 35
    10.1. Publications 35
    10.2. Websites 36
    ORGANOGRAM 37
    COMPANY PROFILES 39
    ALLIED ELECTRONICS CORPORATION LTD 39
    ASSOCIATED ENERGY SERVICES (PTY) LTD 43
    CEF (SOC) LTD 45
    CENNERGI (PTY) LTD 48
    CREST OPERATIONS (PTY) LTD 51
    CURRENT AUTOMATION (PTY) LTD 53
    DARLING WIND POWER (PTY) LTD 55
    EDISON POWER ELECTRICAL (PTY) LTD 57
    ESKOM ENTERPRISES SOC LTD 59
    IPSA GROUP PLC 62
    KELVIN POWER (PTY) LTD 64
    KGE TECHNOLOGY TWO THOUSAND CC 66
    KWIKOT (PTY) LTD 68
    NATIONAL ENERGY REGULATOR OF SOUTH AFRICA 70
    PLAN-MY-POWER (PTY) LTD 73
    SELECTED ENERGY (PTY) LTD 75
    SINETECH CC 77
    SOLARZONE (PTY) LTD 79
    SOLSQUARE SOLAR HEAT (PTY) LTD 81
    SUNFLARE RENEWABLE SYSTEMS CC 84

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