Energy Statistics
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Energy statistics and consumption data are of paramount importance. Energy consumption statistics and indicators allow for monitoring and analysis of energy consumption trends. Energy Statistics, data, analysis on resources, supply, and production of energy sources are usually available from national energy administrations, as well as from international bodies (please see links below). Ideally statistical data covers origins, uses and supply of all sources and carriers of energy, as well as transfers and transformations. When it comes to energy consumption statistics – consumption of energy by end-use sector and especially by end-use application – data can be patchy, hard to obtain and compare among others due to different definitions and coverage of end-use sectors across countries.
In South Africa, the Department of Energy provides detailed information through strategy documents, Statistics and Charters. Some of the key documents are provided below.
- Nuclear Energy Booklet 2010
South Africa has an energy intensive economy mainly as a consequence of the exploitation of the country’s mineral resources. Coal accounts for over 90% of the total electricity generating capacity. This is mainly due to the abundant coal deposits in the north-eastern parts of the country. This resulted in South Africa building its fi rst nuclear power station in the Western Cape during the 1980’s in order to ameliorate the situation. Although at present nuclear power accounts for only approximately 6% of electricity generated in the country, it is very important in an area where there are no coal reserves. Download Document
- Digest of South Africa's Energy Statistics 2009
The publication presents energy data for South Africa in a format which shows, inter-alia, the overall picture of annual energy production, transformation and final consumption of all forms of energy for all economic sectors, with quantities expressed in terms of a single accounting unit for the purposes of comparison and aggregation. Since 2001 the Department of Energy (DoE) has been collecting energy data for our Energy Balances and been publishing this data in the Digest. The DOE is continually developing skills within the Department for collection, collation, verification and publication of energy data because such data is vitally required by the country for planning, policy development and research purposes. Download Document
- Electrification Statistics 2009
For the past 15 years, the Integrated National Electrification Programme (INEP) has been able to connect 4.9 million households and to date about 75% of all households in South Africa have access to electricity. However, the mandate of the Department of Energy (DoE) is not only aimed at addressing challenges related to access to basic electricity services but is also directed towards ensuring the socio-economic empowerment of historically disadvantaged individuals. Download Document
- Energy Price Report 2009
The publication presents energy price data in a format which provides an overall picture of monthly and annual energy prices for most common energy carriers in South Africa. It covers price data and comparison of different petroleum products, coal and electricity. The publication also includes Consumer Price Index (CPI), Production Price Index (PPI) and foreign exchange rates used in energy price analysis for convenience when analysing price information. Download Document