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South Africa’s industrial sector has emerged as the primary driver of solar energy adoption, installing double the capacity of independent power producers. Analysts report this private investment has reduced national peak electricity demand by 20% while creating new opportunities for community microgrid development across the continent.
South Africa’s industrial sector has become the dominant force behind the country’s solar energy revolution, according to research presented at the Solar & Storage Live Cape Town 2025 conference. Industry has reportedly installed 4 GW of solar generating capacity to date, representing double the amount installed by the country’s independent power producers for public consumption.
