South Africa’s Energy Outlook: Key developments from 2025 and what they signal for 2026

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​2025 highlighted key trends signalling a fundamental reset in South Africa’s electricity sector, with 2026 expected to be the year in which many of these reforms begin to take practical effect.​​​​​

With market rules nearing finalisation, infrastructure procurement advancing and new technologies gaining prominence, 2026 will test how well the sector can move from ​preparation to implementation.​​​

To view the key developments from 2025 and what they signal for 2026, download below.