Electricity generation (production) decreased by 4,9% year-on-year in August 2015. Seasonally adjusted electricity generation decreased by 1,6% in August 2015 compared with July 2015. This followed month-on-month changes of -1,1% in July 2015 and 0,3% in June 2015. Seasonally adjusted electricity generation decreased by 2,2% in the three months ended August 2015 compared with the previous three months.

Electricity distribution (consumption) decreased by 5,4% year-on-year in August 2015. Seasonally adjusted electricity distribution decreased by 3,2% month-on-month in August 2015, following month-on-month changes of  0,6% in July 2015 and -0,2% in June 2015. Seasonally adjusted electricity distribution decreased by 3,2% in the three months ended August 2015 compared with the previous three months.

Report by Statistics South Africa