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Electricity generation was 242.8 billion kWh a year. The power mix was heavily fossil fuel-dependent, with renewables at 13% of electricity generation. It was a net petroleum importer, consuming 612.1 thousand barrels per day. Solar and wind output had grown rapidly over the past five years.
Electricity Generation
242.8 B kWh
Petroleum Consumption
612.1 k bbl/day
South Africa's power mix was heavily dependent on fossil fuels. Solar and wind output had been growing rapidly.