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South Africa

  • 52,982,000
  • 1,221,037 km2
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Appliances - Key Information on South Africa

Explore the latest country-specific information for the most relevant appliance groups in South Africa and learn on the country-wide saving potential. Find also more detailed information on:

  • Appliances subtypes and markets

  • Efficiency range and user savings

  • Performance and information requirements

  • Test procedures, standards and their application

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Televisions

Key message

About 13.5 million TVs are in use in South Africa (reference year 2010). The average annual consumption of each of these TVs amounts to about 230 kWh. In total, this causes an annual electricity consumption of 3.1 TWh. As model calculations show, enormous efficiency improvements can be achieved, especially if old inefficient models are replaced by modern efficient ones.

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Energy efficient TVs in South Africa

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Electric Water Heaters

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About 6.2 million Electric Water Heaters are in use in South Africa (reference year 2010). The average annual consumption of each of these Electric Water Heaters amounts to about 1,248 kWh. In total, this causes an annual electricity consumption of 7.7 TWh. As model calculations show, enormous efficiency improvements can be achieved, especially if old inefficient models are replaced by modern efficient ones.

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Energy efficient Geysers in South Africa

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Dryers and Washer dryers

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About 1.3 million dryers and 0.4 million washer dryers are in use in South Africa (reference year 2010). The average annual consumption of each of these dryers amounts to about 840 kWh and to about 1095 kWh for washer dryers. In total, this causes an annual electricity consumption of 1.1 TWh by dryers and 0.5 TWh by washer dryers. As model calculations show, enormous efficiency improvements can be achieved, especially if old inefficient models are replaced by modern efficient ones.

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Energy efficient Clothes dryers and Washer dryers in South Africa

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Dishwashers

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About 0.5 million dishwashers are in use in South Africa (reference year 2010). The average annual consumption of each of these dishwashers amounts to about 329 kWh. In total, this causes an annual electricity consumption of 0.16 TWh. As model calculations show, enormous efficiency improvements can be achieved, especially if old inefficient models are replaced by modern efficient ones.

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Energy efficient Dishwashers in South Africa

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Washing machines

Key message

About 3.9 million automatic washing machines are in use in South Africa (reference year 2010). The average annual consumption of each of these washing machines amounts to about 431 kWh. In total, this causes an annual electricity consumption of 1.7 TWh. As model calculations show, enormous efficiency improvements can be achieved, especially if old inefficient models are replaced by modern efficient ones.

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Energy efficient Washing Machines in South Africa

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Refrigerators & Freezers

Key message

About 7.4 million Fridge/freezers and 3.5 million Freezers are in use in South Africa (reference year 2010). The average annual consumption of each of these appliances amounts to about 473 kWh. In total, this causes an annual electricity consumption of 3.5 TWh for Fridge/freezers and 1.6 TWh for Freezers. As model calculations show, enormous efficiency improvements can be achieved, especially if old inefficient models are replaced by modern efficient ones.

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Energy efficient Fridge/freezers and Freezers in South Africa

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Ovens

Key message

About 9 million electric Ovens are in use in South Africa (reference year 2010). The average annual consumption of each of these Ovens amounts to about 702 kWh. In total, this causes an annual electricity consumption of 6.3 TWh. As model calculations show, enormous efficiency improvements can be achieved, especially if old inefficient models are replaced by modern efficient ones.

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Energy efficient Ovens in South Africa

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Air Conditioners

Key message

About 2.6 million electric AC are in use in South Africa (reference year 2010). The average annual consumption of each of these AC amounts to about 3,100 kWh. In total, this causes an annual electricity consumption of 8.1 TWh. As model calculations show, enormous efficiency improvements can be achieved, especially if old inefficient models are replaced by modern efficient ones.

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Energy efficient Air Conditioners in South Africa

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Swimming Pool Pumps

Key message

About 700,000 Pool Pumps are in use in South Africa (reference year 2010). The average annual consumption of each of these Pool Pumps amounts to about 2,600 kWh. In total, this causes an annual electricity consumption of 1.84 TWh. As model calculations show, enormous efficiency improvements can be achieved, especially if old inefficient models are replaced by modern efficient ones.

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Energy efficient Swimming Pool Pumps in South Africa

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Electric Fans

Key message

About 5 million Fans are in use in South Africa (reference year 2010). The average annual consumption of each of these Fans amounts to about 90 kWh. In total, this causes an annual electricity consumption of 450 GWh. As model calculations show, enormous efficiency improvements can be achieved, especially if old inefficient models are replaced by modern efficient ones.

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Energy efficient Electric Fans in South Africa

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