CleanTechnica•about 1 month ago
Chinese Auto Giant Chery To Acquire Nissan’s Manufacturing Plant In South Africa
Key Takeaway
Chery's acquisition of Nissan's South African plant signals substantial industrial growth and a new large power demand, presenting opportunities for power developers and IPPs in the region.
AI Summary
- •Chinese auto giant Chery is acquiring Nissan's manufacturing plant and stamping plant in South Africa by mid-2026.
- •This acquisition signifies a major industrial expansion and a changing automotive landscape in the region, with Chery rapidly increasing its market share.
- •The new Chery manufacturing facility will represent a significant, potentially large, industrial electricity load, creating new demand for power generation, transmission, and potential PPA opportunities for developers and IPPs in South Africa.
Topics
interconnectm&aoemppatransmission
Article Content
This follows Chery’s rapid rise in South Africa’s new vehicle sales charts. Chery SA will purchase the land, buildings and associated assets of the Nissan facilities, including of its nearby stamping plant, in mid-2026. South Africa’s automotive landscape is changing, as we have previously covered here. This is actually a ... [continued] The post Chinese Auto Giant Chery To Acquire Nissan’s Manufacturing Plant In South Africa appeared first on CleanTechnica .