South Africa: coal to continue play important role but investment needed

Coal continues to play a key role in South Africa with more than 80% of the total power generated through 2022 – 2023. Coal is expected to be the primary source for power generation in the country in the short and medium term. But investment in aging coal plants will be required. 2025 coal driven power generation is expected to be about 75% of the total and 2030 coal ratio is expected at about 65% of the overall generated power.