IPP capacity reaches record high

South Africa's independent power producer (IPP) capacity reached a record 1,920 MW in the first half of 2026, mainly from solar PV, wind, and battery projects through private and public procurement programmes, with more than 2,200 MW expected later this year. Growth depends increasingly on expanding transmission capacity and grid access reforms amid operational and coordination delays.

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