How Many Kilowatts Does An Average House Use In South Africa

What is Kilowatts?

A measure of one thousand watts of electrical power.

How Many Kilowatts Does An Average House Use In South Africa?

In South Africa, the average home uses approximately 9.5kWh of electricity per day. This usage varies depending on the size of the home and the number of occupants, but the average home uses around 30kWh of electricity per day. 

How many watts does a fridge use in South Africa?

DescriptionPower Rating (Watts)Data Type
Fridge/Freezer112Measure
Oil Heater2315Measure
DSTV Decoder (Single LNB)14Measure
Air Con. (9300 BTU, heating mode)1051Measure

Who uses the most electricity in South Africa?

Industry is the main electricity consumer (50%), followed by the residential sector (23%) and services (18%).

How many watts is AC?

Air conditioner usage varies based on the size of your AC. However, generally speaking, a central air conditioner will consume between 3000 and 3500 watts per hour. While window units use between 900 and 1440 watts per hour, portable units consume between 2900 and 4100.

Is there a lack of electricity in South Africa?

Electricity is sometimes unavailable for 10 hours a day. The shortfall is the consequence of frequent breakdowns at its aging coal power plants, which constitute 74% of the country’s generating capacity. In theory, improving the performance and reliability of the existing coal plants would resolve the power crisis.