Energy · Southern Africa
South Africa Wind Capacity
4.3K MWas of 2025+25.7% vs 2024
Installed wind electricity capacity, in megawatts (IRENA). Source: IRENA RENEWABLES. Updated May 2, 2026.
Trend
History
| Period | Wind Capacity |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 4.3K MW |
| 2024 | 3.4K MW |
| 2023 | 3.4K MW |
| 2022 | 3.2K MW |
| 2021 | 2.5K MW |
| 2020 | 2.5K MW |
| 2019 | 2.1K MW |
| 2018 | 2.1K MW |
| 2017 | 2.1K MW |
| 2016 | 1.5K MW |
| 2015 | 1.1K MW |
| 2014 | 569 MW |
Get this via API
The series above is served by the /v1/data endpoint. With a free key you get JSON for every country and indicator on this site.
curl "https://api.africa-api.com/v1/data?country_code=ZA&metric_key=wind_capacity_mw" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $AFRICA_API_KEY"Wind Capacity across Africa
Rank all 54 ->| Country | Wind Capacity |
|---|---|
| Kenya | 436.1 MW |
| Egypt | 3K MW |
| Ghana | 0 MW |
| Ethiopia | 504 MW |
| Tanzania | 2.4 MW |
Frequently asked questions
What is South Africa's installed wind electricity capacity?
South Africa's installed wind electricity capacity is 4.3K MW as of 2025, according to IRENA RENEWABLES.
What is the source for this figure?
The figure comes from IRENA RENEWABLES and is republished by the Africa API with the retrieval date shown on this page.
How do I get South Africa Wind Capacity data via API?
Call GET /v1/data?country_code=ZA&metric_key=wind_capacity_mw with a free Africa API key to receive the full time series as JSON.
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