The South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI) published trends to look out for in 2025, in South Africa’s energy sector

1️⃣ Technological Innovation & Energy Efficiency: From smaller, more efficient solar panels to advancements in energy storage, including lithium-ion batteries, technological progress is making energy production more affordable and boosting energy efficiency.

2️⃣ Rising Energy Demand & Declining Costs of Renewables: With Eskom stabilising and the end of load shedding, energy demand will rise, driving innovation across the sector. This will help further reduce the costs of renewable energy technologies and accelerate the country’s Just Energy Transition.

3️⃣ Policy Certainty: Clear and stable policies will be key in driving investment and enabling the implementation of South Africa’s energy plans, such as the Integrated Resources Plan, which are crucial for the transition to a low-carbon economy.

4️⃣ Green Hydrogen: Hydrogen is emerging as a transformative energy source, especially for industries like manufacturing, with South Africa’s Hydrogen Society Roadmap aiming to position the country as a leader in the global hydrogen economy.At SANEDI, we’re committed to shaping this future and supporting a sustainable energy transition for South Africa.

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