The South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI) was established in 2011 under the National Energy Act, 2008 (Act No. 34 of 2008) (NEA). The Act provides for SANEDI to direct, monitor and conduct energy research and development, promote energy research and technology innovation as well as undertake measures to promote Energy Efficiency (EE) throughout the economy.
SANEDI’s energy development agenda is a key part of our country’s energy journey, and its portfolio of initiatives is closely attuned to technology advancements, declining technology costs and continued innovation in the energy sector. These can enable South Africa to take full advantage of our energy resources and the associated infrastructure development as a vehicle for economic growth, industrialisation, employment creation, and sustainable development.
SANEDI is committed to fulfilling the objectives of South Africa regarding energy security and universal access. The entity is fully behind the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) 2019 which updates the energy forecast from the current period to the year 2030. IRP 2019 considers the energy security as well as energy demand-supply balance. We are equally concerned that most of the communities that lack access to energy are in the rural areas where “energy poverty” is more prevalent.
Expediently conduct policy relevant research and implement innovative energy research, development and Energy Efficiency (EE) solutions to catalyse South Africa’s socio-economic growth and climate resilience
To be a leading research & innovation organisation for sustainable and inclusive energy development that influences energy policy goals in South Africa and beyond.
SANEDI is a centre for information on innovation, research, development and demonstration in the areas of
energy, the optimal use of energy resources, analysis and optimisation of energy systems, climate change and
sustainable energy systems.
SANEDI is a strategic research organisation focusing on EE technologies that are accelerating the shift to a lowcarbon
economy.
SANEDI provides advisory and programme management services and employs established methodologies and
cutting-edge concepts and techniques.
We assist in the planning and execution of pilot projects aimed at encouraging the adoption of cutting-edge
energy supply and EE technologies
Our in-depth analysis evaluates policy pathways for the power, transport, industry, and building sectors to adapt
to the energy transition.
We contribute to South Africa’s energy skills and capacity development, and equip policy professionals with the
requisite skills needed to navigate change and generate opportunities.
