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Explore the technologies driving South Africa’s energy transition

Discover solutions, meet suppliers and connect with the people delivering the country's next generation of energy projects.

Under the patronage of:
Department of Electricity and Energy, Republic of South Africa

ABOUT THE MARKET

New opportunities in South Africa's energy market

South Africa’s evolving energy landscape is reshaping how power is generated, transmitted, stored and used. From grid modernisation and private generation to energy efficiency and storage, new priorities are creating demand for technology, expertise and collaboration.

Explore technologies supporting conventional generation, renewables and the need for reliable power supply.

Discover solutions addressing network capacity, modernisation, resilience and electricity distribution.

Understand the role of energy storage and efficiency in balancing supply, managing demand and improving energy performance.

Meet organisations responding to changing infrastructure needs and explore the technologies supporting project development.

HERE'S WHAT TO EXPECT AT AFRICA ENERGY 2027

3,000+

energy industry professionals

700+

conference delegates

4

dedicated product sectors

3

days of networking

WHY VISIT AFRICA ENERGY?

Three days on the show floor that move your work forward

Make time for the conversations and discoveries that can help you solve challenges, evaluate opportunities and plan what comes next.

01

Compare solutions in one place

Explore technologies across generation, transmission and distribution, storage, and efficiency. Compare suppliers and discuss specifications, applications and support directly with their teams.

02

Understand the market 

Gain perspectives on the priorities, projects and technologies shaping South Africa’s energy landscape through relevant industry discussions and conference sessions.

03

Meet the people behind the projects

Connect with utilities, EPC contractors, project developers, distributors and technical specialists working across the energy ecosystem.

04

Turn introductions into opportunities

Build relationships with potential suppliers, partners and industry peers. Plan your visit around the people and solutions most relevant to your work.

WHO'S IN THE ROOM?

Built for the people who specify, deliver and manage projects

Whether you influence procurement, design infrastructure, manage energy assets or deliver projects, Africa Energy brings together professionals with different roles across the energy value chain.

EPC & contractors

Power, renewables, infrastructure and oil & gas projects

Utilities

Power generation, transmission, distribution, water and district cooling

End-user industries

Manufacturing, mining, real estate, healthcare and agriculture

Government & regulators

Energy, infrastructure, smart cities and public works

Consultants & engineers

Electrical, power, renewable, grid and utility advisory

Distributors & wholesalers

Channel partners, distributors and resellers across the region

FIND YOUR SECTOR

Find the technologies you need across four product sectors

Generation                           

Showcase technologies powering the future, from conventional and critical power to advanced generation for major energy projects.

Transmission & Distribution

Put your grid solutions in front of the market, from switchgear and cables to the digital technologies strengthening networks.

Storage                          

Present the technologies enabling flexible, reliable power, from batteries and storage systems to other renewable integration-focused products.

Efficiency                       

Show how businesses use energy in a smarter way, from automation and smart metering to HVAC, lighting and energy management.

READY TO START PLANNING?

Make your next move in the energy sector

Get ready to experience three days in Johannesburg to discover new technologies, exchange expertise and connect with the people shaping energy projects across South Africa and beyond.