{
  "schema_version": "1.0",
  "codex": "energy",
  "entry": {
    "id": "countries_south-africa",
    "status": "active",
    "url_html": "https://thecodex.expert/energy/countries/south-africa/",
    "name": "South Africa Energy Profile",
    "type": "concept",
    "definition": {
      "canonical": "South Africa generates ~85% of electricity from coal \u2014 one of the world's highest coal dependencies for a major economy. Total electricity capacity: ~56 GW. Eskom (state utility, Johannesburg 26.20S 28.04E): operates ~15 coal power stations totalling ~37 GW. Key coal plants: Medupi (24.51S 28.20E, 4"
    },
    "provenance": {
      "author": "The Codex (Let Us Do It For U)",
      "created": "2026-05-05",
      "last_updated": "2026-05-05",
      "confidence": "high",
      "citation": "\"South Africa Energy Profile\", The Energy Codex, https://thecodex.expert/energy/countries/south-africa/, last updated 2026-05-05."
    }
  }
}