Insights into the latest developments in energy storage technologies, markets, and regulatory frameworks, and learn about the power of collaboration and the effectiveness of the Book Sprint methodology.
The Cape Town State of Energy and Carbon 2021 report is a collaborative product of the City of Cape Town''s Sustainable Energy Markets Department in the Energy and Climate Change
The South African renewable energy market continues to attract investment, with many developers focussing on the private sector to secure higher returns through PPAs with private
Cape Town is leading the way in sustainable energy with a commitment to reduce reliance on Eskom and eradicate load shedding by 2026 through renewable energy projects and investments in infrastructure. The city
The City of Cape Town will, in the third quarter of this year, release an RFP for 100MW of battery energy storage systems in an effort to bolster energy security. Shane Prins, Manager: Generation Management for the City
Cape Town is investing heavily in renewable energy projects and infrastructure, with a total projected investment of R1 billion for the Steenbras
The historic Cape Town Market in Epping has taken a massive step towards a greener, more energy-secure future with the official start of the commissioning of a battery energy storage system and demand management
Sungrow, a global leader in renewable energy solutions, is pleased to announce the resounding success of its participation in Solar & Storage Live, Cape Town''s premier renewable energy exhibition held last week. The event
1. Introduction South Africa depends on fossil fuel for power generation, but is in a process of transitioning to cleaner energy source. However, changes in regard to the regulation and
Explore Cape Town''s 2050 Energy Strategy for a sustainable, reliable, and carbon-neutral energy future. Learn about ending load-shedding and more.
Cape Town''s Small-Scale Energy Generation programme promotes uptake of rooftop solar and wind turbines. The city won a High Court case to allow citizens to sell their excess electricity back to the grid. This is one of 100 solutions
Cape Town''s energy demand is met by a reliable and cost-effective supply of increasingly carbon-neutral energy from multiple energy suppliers, with new energy sources introduced to the
July 2025 The City of Cape Town''s new online Energy Services platform is for all new applications for the authorisation of new and modified small-scale embedded generation (SSEG) such as
Energy storage systems (ESS) accelerate the integration of renewable energy sources in the energy and utility sector. This improves the efficiency and reliability of power systems while
Furthermore, Cape Town has issued a tender for its first battery energy storage system, which will feature a capacity of 5 MW/8 MWh. This system will be installed alongside
We are happy to announce our first event in Africa for 2024 which will be dedicated to a key topic that is highly needed to discuss to continue driving the just-energy transition:
SOLAR & STORAGE LIVE CAPE TOWN Building on years of energy expertise, we proudly introduce an event that''s engineered to capture the essence of South Africa''s
Cape Town''s BESS project, co-located at the Atlantis PV plant, is designed as a pilot to test energy storage integration within the city''s power network. The combined solar PV and battery system will operate as a hybrid facility,
City of Cape Town, which is in the process of procuring up to 200 MW of renewable energy from independent power producers (IPPs), expects to initiate a utility-scale battery energy storage
The programme is part of South Africa''s efforts to shift towards a more sustainable and self-reliant energy landscape. The Exciting Beginning of a New Energy Epoch South Africa, a nation endowed with vast energy potential
INTRODUCTION The City of Cape Town established the Low-income Energy Services (LINES) Unit in 2017. This unit forms part of the Sustainable Energy Markets Department as the driver
On Friday, 24 September 2025, Premier Alan Winde and key officials gathered for the groundbreaking ceremony of a multi-million Rand renewable energy project in Riversdale, a town in the southern Cape, Cape
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Cape Town''s new compulsory smart meters promise accurate readings and energy savings for residents, despite past concerns over costs.
The answer lies in its cutting-edge electrochemical energy storage initiatives. This article unpacks how Africa''s southernmost city is becoming a global lab for battery tech meets mountain vistas
e-LEK Energy installed this Commercial Solar and Storage in Capetown. Learn more about our Containerized Solutions.
The sections that follow detail the market context (small- scale embedded generation, energy storage, and energy eficiency), four major market drivers in the South African Energy Services
Referencing This document should be referenced as follows: City of Cape Town, (2024); Cape Town Water Outlook – 2024 – Edition 11; Bulk Water Branch, Bulk Services Department,
Aim: Meet our Net Zero Carbon Buildings commitment and to ensure critical municipal services have the back-up energy needed to operate during extended periods of load-shedding
Construction of the first municipal own-build solar plant in South Africa is making progress, with thousands of solar panels installed so far. The City of Cape Town announced
The City of Cape Town is investing over R200 million in solar energy initiatives as part of a broader plan to secure its electricity supply and expand renewable power options.
The City of Cape Town has taken an active leadership role in renewable energy deployment, emphasising not just technology change but also the need to improve governance and institutions and to engage key players in the energy
Scope The purpose of these Requirements is to define the City of Cape Town''s minimum requirements and application and authorisation processes for all forms of small-scale
The City''s Energy Directorate''s budget for the next three years focuses on streetlighting enhancements, the multi-year refurbishment of the Steenbras power plant
Discover why Cape Town is leading other cities in Africa with green initiatives in cities'' implementation of renewables projects.
Sungrow, a global leader in renewable energy solutions, is pleased to announce the resounding success of its participation in Solar & Storage Live, Cape Town''s premier renewable energy exhibition held last week. The event
The City of Cape Town has unveiled a staggering R71.2 billion (approximately $3.9 billion) investment plan over the next three years, targeting critical infrastructure upgrades and
When will Cape Verde''s energy storage centre be operational? During the presentation of the project, Cape Verde''s National Director for Industry, Trade and Energy, Rito Évora, announced
This Energy Strategy therefore sets out a vision and a programme of action to address the current energy supply crisis and to navigate the energy transition to the benefit of residents and
Cape Town''s energy demand is met by a reliable and cost-effective supply of cleaner energy from multiple energy suppliers, with new energy sources harnessed for the benefit for all energy
The City of Cape Town will, in the third quarter of this year, release an RFP for 100MW of battery energy storage systems in an effort to bolster energy security.
ties and the City of Cape Town's Energy StrategyTHE KEY AREAS OF ALIGNMENT INCLUDE: Decarbonisation of electricity is evidenced through the City of Cape Town's delivery and support of new renewable energy sources (whether owned or procured by the City or from the private sector) to reduce the local grid emissions factor. This is
ons based in Cape Town.KEY STRATEGY ASSUMPTIONS• In the short term, these uncertainties are not expected to have a significant impact on the energy system in Cape Town, but this may change in the medium-to-long term, particularly as the City considers an hould be supported to make good energy decisions;E
He said the City was looking to energy storage systems to deal with energy security issues and loadshedding, as well as to deal with future alternative variable energy sources, which will introduce greater intermittency to the grid.
2050: Energy Security fora prosperous Cape Town. This vision is underpinned by four principles that describe the kind of energy system Cape Town needs – a resilient energy system that can provide reliable, affordable and carbon-neutral ne gy to everyone li f key shifts and stresses to be navigated, amongsta range of critical predictabl
the City, residents, and businesses in Cape Town. The overall energy demand of Cape Town is made up of the liquid fuels, gas, and electricity used in the transport sector, buildings,
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