In 2023, South Africa had the highest amount of installed electricity capacity under the total renewable and total non-renewable categories in Southern Africa, with over 10,600 megawatts and 51,700 megawatts, respectively. However, Botswana had the lowest power capacity for total renewables with 6.29 megawatts, and Lesotho had the lowest output for total non-renewables with 0.61 megawatts.
Installed electricity capacity in Southern Africa in 2023, by country
(in megawatts)
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IRENA. (January 22, 2025). Installed electricity capacity in Southern Africa in 2023, by country (in megawatts) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved February 16, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1552119/installed-electricity-capacity-in-southern-africa-by-country/?__sso_cookie_checker=failed
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