One number shows how dirty South Africa’s electricity is

• South Africa's power-related emissions averaged nearly 1 tonne of carbon dioxide per megawatt-hour of electricity generated.
• The department explained that 4 location-based Generation Emission Factors (GEFs) were developed for South Africa, including the Domestic Generation Grid Emission Factor (DGGEF) which increased from 0.942 tCO2e/MWh in 2023 to 0.994 tCO2e/MWh in 2024.
• Eskom received permission to continue operating its Hendrina, Grootvlei, Arnot, Camden, and Kriel coal-fired power stations until 31 March 2030, but was forced to apply for further exemptions for its Duvha, Kendal, Matla, and Tutuka power stations.