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    City explores smart energy future through first Virtual Power Plant

    City explores smart energy future through first Virtual Power Plant

    02 August 2026

    ​Cape Town’s Virtual Power Plant (VPP) options are being investigated.

    Mayor announces SA-record R12bn capital spend  - Full Council Speech 30 July 2026

    Mayor announces SA-record R12bn capital spend - Full Council Speech 30 July 2026

    30 July 2026

    We have set a new South African record of capital expenditure in one financial year by a city government

    R6bn earmarked for investment in electricity infrastructure for service delivery

    R6bn earmarked for investment in electricity infrastructure for service delivery

    21 July 2026

    ​The City of Hope Budget 2026/27 places the spotlight on unprecedented infrastructure spend for Cape Town over the medium-term (three-year) budget framework.

    City’s Kraaifontein Wastewater Treatment Works earn top provincial Green Drop recognition

    City’s Kraaifontein Wastewater Treatment Works earn top provincial Green Drop recognition

    14 July 2026

    Kraaifontein Wastewater Treatment Works receives second place in the Western Cape for the Green Drop Technical Site Assessment, scoring 94%.

    High-tech off-grid toilets launched at Rasta Camp informal settlement

    High-tech off-grid toilets launched at Rasta Camp informal settlement

    16 June 2026

    Residents of the Rasta Camp informal settlement in Ocean View are the latest beneficiaries of a high-tech, off-grid sanitation solution designed to provide safe, sustainable sanitation in areas where conventional infrastructure is challenging to install.

    MyCiTi station in Claremont taking shape with foundations in place

    MyCiTi station in Claremont taking shape with foundations in place

    10 June 2026

    There is incredible progress happening at the MyCiTi bus station construction site in Claremont

    City takes Manufacturing Support Policy directly to factory floor to drive Cape Town’s industrial growth

    City takes Manufacturing Support Policy directly to factory floor to drive Cape Town’s industrial growth

    02 June 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, Alderman James Vos, hosted a manufacturing sector engagement at Solar MD Richmond Park

    Cape Town to buy power from waste-to-energy producers

    Cape Town to buy power from waste-to-energy producers

    02 April 2026

    The City intends to procure bulk electricity depending on the commercial viability

    Water experts explore Cape Town’s smart water and off-grid sanitation solutions

    Water experts explore Cape Town’s smart water and off-grid sanitation solutions

    29 March 2026

    Cape Town’s approach to smart water management and innovative sanitation solutions took international spotlight this week.

    Cape Town to buy 500MW from Energy Traders at below Eskom rates

    Cape Town to buy 500MW from Energy Traders at below Eskom rates

    29 March 2026

    The City of Cape Town is set to become the first municipality in South Africa to procure electricity at scale from licenced energy traders and aggregators.

    City advancing practical, scalable energy solutions to define sustainable future

    City advancing practical, scalable energy solutions to define sustainable future

    25 February 2026

    The Mayoral Committee Member for Energy, Alderman Xanthea Limberg, addressed Africa’s Green Economy Summit today, 25 February 2026

    Off-grid sanitation goes live in Khayelitsha

    Off-grid sanitation goes live in Khayelitsha

    10 December 2025

    ​Residents of the OR Tambo Informal Settlement received a major boost in access to safe and dignified sanitation as the City unveiled a new high-tech, off-grid toilet system

    City’s solar success: R2,6 bn in Cape Town investments, 150 000 homes powered

    City’s solar success: R2,6 bn in Cape Town investments, 150 000 homes powered

    27 November 2025

    The City, seen as a pioneer in programmes to promote diversity of energy supply and green economy investment, has been at the heart of many other solar benefits in Cape Town.

    Innovative sanitation system to boost dignity in Khayelitsha as City marks World Toilet Day

    Innovative sanitation system to boost dignity in Khayelitsha as City marks World Toilet Day

    19 November 2025

    World Toilet Day is observed each year on 19 November to bring attention to the lack of toilets for billions of people globally.

    City honoured with two prestigious awards for Paardevlei electricity switching station project

    City honoured with two prestigious awards for Paardevlei electricity switching station project

    24 October 2025

    These accolades affirm the City’s commitment to excellence in Energy infrastructure development.

    New facility drives green mobility in Cape Town

    New facility drives green mobility in Cape Town

    08 October 2025

    The City of Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, Alderman James Vos, officiated at the opening of a facility in Paarden Eiland for Everlectric.

    World Environmental Health Day: City rallies support for even cleaner air

    World Environmental Health Day: City rallies support for even cleaner air

    26 September 2025

    ​The theme this year is ‘clean air, healthy people’.

    High-tech toilet pilot marks new era for 7de Laan informal settlement

    High-tech toilet pilot marks new era for 7de Laan informal settlement

    02 September 2025

    ​Residents of 7de Laan informal settlement in Strandfontein are the latest beneficiaries of a high-tech, off-grid sanitation solution

    Nature-based infrastructure to improve inland water quality could result in net benefits up to R257 million

    Nature-based infrastructure to improve inland water quality could result in net benefits up to R257 million

    24 July 2025

    ​The City’s planned green infrastructure investment in the Diep/Sand- and Zeekoe catchments could result in net benefits of up to R257 million over 25 years

    Atlantis, help us name your solar power plant

    Atlantis, help us name your solar power plant

    22 July 2025

    The City is almost finished building its first R200 million solar photovoltaic (PV) plant, located in Atlantis

    Energy budget set to enhance streetlight programmes, renewable energy and boost Steenbras

    Energy budget set to enhance streetlight programmes, renewable energy and boost Steenbras

    04 July 2025

    As the new tariffs for the year come into effect, we thank our customers and ratepayers for their contribution to maintaining quality services and investing in our future infrastructure.

    Cape Town puts affordable housing into high gear with revised Municipal Planning By-law

    Cape Town puts affordable housing into high gear with revised Municipal Planning By-law

    27 June 2025

    Cape Town’s Council has approved a number of changes to the Municipal Planning By-law (MPBL) to make it easier to build and develop in the city.

    Cape Town’s revised Municipal Planning By-law to enable more affordable housing

    Cape Town’s revised Municipal Planning By-law to enable more affordable housing

    26 June 2025

    Cape Town’s Council has approved a number changes to the Municipal Planning By-law (MPBL)

    An SA first: Cape Town's own-build solar PV plant hits 2 400 panels and counting

    An SA first: Cape Town's own-build solar PV plant hits 2 400 panels and counting

    05 June 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town is making progress with its R200 million solar photovoltaic (PV) plant in Atlantis

    Deputy Mayor Eddie Andrews participates in Global Forum on Climate Solidarity

    Deputy Mayor Eddie Andrews participates in Global Forum on Climate Solidarity

    29 May 2025

    The event formed part of the broader engagement process ahead of the G20 Summit to be hosted in Johannesburg later this year.

    Draft medium-term energy budget of R71,2 bn focuses on service delivery, secure and sustainable energy

    Draft medium-term energy budget of R71,2 bn focuses on service delivery, secure and sustainable energy

    30 March 2025

    The Draft total 2025/26 Energy Budget shines the spotlight on enhanced service delivery.

    City cuts more red tape with online Energy Services Application

    City cuts more red tape with online Energy Services Application

    06 March 2025

    The new platform can be used to apply for electricity services such as a new supply, additional meter, replacement or upgrading of existing meters among others.

    Africa Energy Indaba 2025: City is committed to energy security for a prosperous future

    Africa Energy Indaba 2025: City is committed to energy security for a prosperous future

    04 March 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town is committed to its vision of achieving energy security for a prosperous Cape Town, as outlined in the City’s Energy Strategy 2050.

    Cash for Power: Capetonians reach R50m earnings mark

    Cash for Power: Capetonians reach R50m earnings mark

    25 February 2025

    Capetonians have broken through the R50m earnings mark since the start of the City’s Cash for Power programme in 2022/23.

    New high-tech sanitation solution in informal settlements ushers in 2025

    New high-tech sanitation solution in informal settlements ushers in 2025

    17 January 2025

    Nyakathisa and Masincedane informal settlements have received the first pilot of the high-tech Clear Enviro Loo Recirculation toilet system.

    EPWP Entrepreneurship programme participants celebrate bright futures

    EPWP Entrepreneurship programme participants celebrate bright futures

    18 November 2024

    A total of 72 entrepreneurs have used the mentorship and guidance provided through the City’s EPWP Entrepreneurship Trainee Programme to complete a three-year certification.

    City invites bids for first battery energy storage facility

    City invites bids for first battery energy storage facility

    16 October 2024

    Our game changing Battery Energy Storage pilot project is expertly designed to eventually incorporate new energy storage within the City’s network

    Construction begins on SA’s first City-run solar PV plant in Atlantis

    Construction begins on SA’s first City-run solar PV plant in Atlantis

    07 October 2024

    ​Cape Town Mayor, Geordin Hill-Lewis, and Energy Mayco Member, Alderman Xanthea Limberg, have turned the sod at the City’s 7MW – 10 MW Atlantis solar photovoltaic (PV) plant

    City unveils R14,6m ground-mounted solar project

    City unveils R14,6m ground-mounted solar project

    15 August 2024

    ​The City’s Energy and Water and Sanitation directorates recently completed a 990kWp renewable energy project at the Kraaifontein Wastewater Treatment Plant.

    Cape Town Market goes greener than ever - inside and on top

    Cape Town Market goes greener than ever - inside and on top

    06 June 2024

    This project marks a major milestone for one of the oldest and largest fresh produce markets in South Africa.

    Renewable energy company’s new site signifies Atlantis’s clean, green investment opportunities

    Renewable energy company’s new site signifies Atlantis’s clean, green investment opportunities

    24 May 2024

    Modulêr's new site has expanded to 4 000m², a significant increase from its initial 700m² when it opened its doors just two years ago.

    Cape Town unveils 40% cheaper meter to sell solar power back to the City

    Cape Town unveils 40% cheaper meter to sell solar power back to the City

    09 May 2024

    The City of Cape Town is now ready to rollout the long-awaited cheaper single-phase feed-in meter to enable many more Capetonians to sell their excess solar power to us.

    Energy innovation: Team work is making the Cape Town dream work

    Energy innovation: Team work is making the Cape Town dream work

    05 May 2024

    The City of Cape Town's Mayoral Committee Member for Energy, Councillor Beverley van Reenen, visited one of Team Cape Town’s energy pioneers Rubicon, helping to drive the vision of green economy job creation.

    Cash for Power: Over 400 Cape Town households apply

    Cash for Power: Over 400 Cape Town households apply

    03 May 2024

    ​A total of 432 Cape Town households have applied to earn cash from selling their excess solar power to the City and the applications will be assessed for eligibility

    Solar pioneer City awards tender for its first solar plant

    Solar pioneer City awards tender for its first solar plant

    30 April 2024

    The tender has been awarded for the City of Cape Town’s Atlantis solar photovoltaic (PV) plant with construction planned to start in August this year and to be completed within 12 months, if all goes to plan.

    Cape Town plans mammoth R4bn in electricity grid upgrades

    Cape Town plans mammoth R4bn in electricity grid upgrades

    28 April 2024

    The City of Cape Town plans to invest more than R4bn in electricity grid upgrades.

    City's Energy, Water and Waste (EWW) Forum accelerates efforts in organic waste diversion

    City's Energy, Water and Waste (EWW) Forum accelerates efforts in organic waste diversion

    26 April 2024

    ​The City of Cape Town's Energy, Water and Waste (EWW) Forum recently met with local businesses, to check-in around collaborative efforts in advancing resource efficiency,

    Business Retention and Expansion (BR and E) unit helping to unlock economic opportunity across Cape Town

    Business Retention and Expansion (BR and E) unit helping to unlock economic opportunity across Cape Town

    17 April 2024

    The City’s Business Retention and Expansion (BR and E) unit continues to lead initiatives aimed at bolstering economic sustainability and resilience within the metro's industrial sectors.

    City investigates alternative lighting solutions for more informal settlements

    City investigates alternative lighting solutions for more informal settlements

    15 April 2024

    ​The City is investigating solar powered lighting solutions for more informal settlements in the metro and this month visited the PJS informal settlement in Khayelitsha

    City wheeling toward energy secure future

    City wheeling toward energy secure future

    04 April 2024

    Wheeling, a City-enabled means of third parties selling electricity to each other using the City's existing grid infrastructure, is just one of the City's power supply diversification initiatives.

    Budget Speech 2024

    Budget Speech 2024

    27 March 2024

    City Council budget speech 2024

    Building for Jobs Budget- Cape Town tables record Infrastructure spend

    Building for Jobs Budget- Cape Town tables record Infrastructure spend

    27 March 2024

    In an address to City Council, Mayor Hill-Lewis said the scale of Cape Town's infrastructure spending – worth R120bn over ten years

    New online solar PV authorisation aims to cut turnaround times drastically

    New online solar PV authorisation aims to cut turnaround times drastically

    19 March 2024

    We are so proud of the work that has been done to troubleshoot the issues created by an unprecedented switch to solar PV.

    New online portal to power Cape Town’s solar PV boom

    New online portal to power Cape Town’s solar PV boom

    13 March 2024

    ​With the solar power boom firmly under way in Cape Town, PV system authorisations are about to get a lot easier and faster with a new online application portal.

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