South Africa’s Energy Sector Investment Requirements to Achieve Energy Security and Net Zero Goals by 2050

South Africa’s transition to a secure, low-carbon energy future demands both ambition and coordinated investment. This study — a collaboration between the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA), Presidential Climate Commission (PCC), National Planning Commission (NPC), and National Treasury (SA-TIED) — outlines the scale, pathways, and financing required to achieve energy security and net-zero emissions by 2050.

Developed by PwC Strategy & Osmotic Engineering Group, the reports present evidence-based scenarios that identify opportunities for green industrialisation, renewable energy expansion, and regulatory reform. Together, they provide a roadmap for unlocking investment to accelerate South Africa’s Just Energy Transition.