KEY POINTS
- Eskom has launched a new renewable energy unit called Eskom Green to accelerate large-scale clean energy projects in South Africa.
- The unit is tasked with helping deliver about 40GW of renewable energy capacity by 2040, in line with the country’s Integrated Resources Plan.
- The initiative will focus mainly on solar projects and supports Eskom’s shift toward utility-scale renewable energy development and decarbonisation.
South Africa’s state-owned power utility, Eskom, has launched a dedicated unit known as Eskom Green to accelerate the development of large-scale renewable energy projects. The initiative is designed to strengthen the utility’s role in the country’s clean energy transition and support long-term power system reforms.
The new unit has been mandated to help deliver up to 40GW of renewable energy capacity by 2040. This target aligns with South Africa’s integrated resources plan and forms part of broader efforts to diversify the country’s energy mix away from heavy reliance on fossil fuels while improving energy security.
Eskom said the establishment of Eskom Green is in line with the 2025 Integrated Resources Plan, which outlines a structured pathway for expanding renewable energy infrastructure. The utility aims to position itself as a key driver in achieving national decarbonisation and electricity supply goals.
Focus on solar-driven project pipeline
The renewable energy pipeline under Eskom Green is expected to be heavily weighted toward solar photovoltaic projects. The strategy reflects growing investment interest in solar power across South Africa and the wider region as costs continue to decline and deployment scales up.
The creation of Eskom Green signals a broader strategic shift for the utility, moving beyond conventional power generation to large-scale renewable development. The initiative is expected to support future project planning, investment coordination, and execution of utility-scale clean energy assets across the country.
