South Africa

South Africa

The rainbow nation is greener than ever: we are united with South Africa in the journey to the energy transition.

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Our facts and figures in South Africa

A story of passion, green energy and attention to the needs of local communities, leading the country towards a future of shared value.

• Plants 15

  Plants 15 Wind and solar

• GW 1.26

  GW 1.26 Total installed capacity

• Sustainability 60

  Sustainability 60 Projects carried out in 2019 towards external beneficiaries

• MW 330

  MW 330 3 plants under construction

Projects

Here’s where our sustainable energy comes from

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*The number of projects in operation and those under construction also takes into account the power plants that have been partially completed.
Power Plants that are "in development" are partially reported and their data provide a limited view of our pipeline.

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Stories

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News and Press releases

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Press releases Press releases

Sustainability

How our game-changing bursary program is helping South Africa’s youth

07 October 2025

Sustainability

Sewing the future of entrepreneurship in South Africa

07 October 2025

EGP around the World

Cookhouse: empowering women to celebrate african culture through fashion

07 October 2025

Sustainability

Our training and mentoring programs for young South Africans

22 June 2023

Sustainability

When the circular economy and serving the community go hand in hand: our commitment in Africa

09 June 2022

Innovation

Smart glasses: how technical experts can monitor our sites from a distance

23 December 2020

EGP around the World

For Enel Green Power South Africa, ‘The rainbow nation is greener than ever’

30 December 2022

Sustainability

We enable two Eastern Cape students to realize their dreams of becoming doctors

07 October 2025

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Enel Green Power: celebrating a decade of sustainable energy innovation in South Africa

07 October 2025

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TVET graduates kick-started on the path to green jobs in SA

07 October 2025

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Enel Green Power drives winds of change in South Africa

07 October 2025

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Enel Green Power and QIA announce large-scale commercial renewable energy deal in South Africa

26 February 2024

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EGP around the World

South Africa: Gibson Bay wind plant

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South Africa: Upington solar plant

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South Africa: Nojoli wind plant

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South Africa: Gibson Bay wind plant

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South Africa: Pulida solar plant

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Video gallery

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Garob Wind Farm, Northern Cape, South Africa

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Nojoli Wind Farm. Eastern Cape, South Africa

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Nxuba Wind Farm. Eastern Cape, South Africa

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Environmental Authorization South Africa

Documents Documents

Karusa EA Amend Switching Station and OHL_Contact details AM1 (10Oct16)_Orig

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Karusa EA Amend Switching Station and OHL_Coordinates AM2 (13Mar17)_Orig

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Karusa EA Substation and EMPr Approval (3May16)_Orig

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Karusa EA Swithing Station and OHL and EMPr Approval (3May16)_Orig

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Karusa Wind Farm EA (12Aug14)_Orig

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Soetwater EA (12Aug14)_Orig

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Soetwater OHL Switching Station EA-EMPr Approval (03May16)_Orig

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Soetwater OHL-Switching Station EA Amend Coords-Roads AM1 (30May16)_Orig

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Soetwater OHL-Switching Station EA Amend Name Change AM2 (10Oct16)_Orig

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