Eskom aims to generate 32 GW renewable energy by 2040

• 7 months ago (2025-07-17)
• David Flin

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Eskom has announced plans to shift heavily towards renewable energy sources from its current predominantly coal-fired generation fleet, targeting 32 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2040, compared to the current level of less than 1 GW. It also plans to reduce its coal-fired power generation capacity from 39 GW to 18 GW over the same period.

Eskom said it would roll out renewable energy projects through a combination of repowering older coal-fired power stations slated for closure and new projects. Eskom said it has identified several old coal-fired power plants where it will replace generating units with renewable energy or gas-fired plants.

Eskom stated that a potential problem with undertaking this plan was its €19.5 billion debt burden, which will slow investment in renewable energy.