The Sherpa Signal · 2026-07-31 RARE PAIRING
75 MW dispatchable power secured for South Africa
TotalEnergies signs 20-year PPA with Eskom
TotalEnergies signs 20‑year PPA with Eskom for 75 MW dispatchable power from Hydra hybrid project
Capacity
75 MW
Country
South Africa
Announced
2026-07-30
KEY FACTS
TypePPA
Capacity75 MW
SectorHybrid
CountrySouth Africa
Announced2026-07-30
THE PARTIES
TotalEnergiesDeveloper
EskomOfftaker
Standout 75 MW Hybrid project in South Africa
Sherpa analysis
TotalEnergies is establishing a long-term presence in Africa's hybrid power market with a 20-year supply agreement with Eskom. The contract provides predictable cash flow from dispatchable capacity and gives Eskom reliable power for its strained grid. Thus TotalEnergies' earnings visibility improves, supporting its European-listed share (TTE).
Parties
- TotalEnergies (Developer)
- Eskom (Offtaker)
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