Growthpoint Properties, Etana Energy and the City of Cape Town have achieved a South African first with the successful implementation of pooled renewable electricity wheeling across multiple properties on the municipal grid. The initiative allows renewable energy generated remotely to be allocated across a portfolio of buildings, improving flexibility, scalability and efficiency. The project marks an important milestone in the property sector’s transition to cleaner energy and positions Cape Town at the forefront of municipal energy innovation.

Teraco is redefining operational excellence through AI-driven energy management across its data centres. By integrating predictive analytics and automated control systems, the company has shifted from reactive monitoring to proactive optimisation—achieving a 2% improvement in Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) and saving over 11 million kWh in the past year. Real-time data enables faster interventions, seasonal energy efficiency adjustments, and predictive maintenance, positioning Teraco as a leader in sustainable, intelligent infrastructure.

Fortress Real Estate Investments has achieved a major sustainability milestone, generating 100 million kWh of solar power since 2017—enough to supply 9,000 urban or 28,000 rural homes for a year. With 96 solar PV systems totaling 35.49 MWac and plans to expand to 106 by December 2025, Fortress is driving renewable energy penetration toward 24% by 2026. The company’s integrated strategy includes smart metering, water resilience, and a 10-year offsite renewable energy deal.

Redefine Properties has signed a 20-year agreement with NOA to supply 37 GWh of renewable energy annually to 11 Eskom-connected sites, reducing CO₂ emissions by over 39,000 tonnes per year. This deal supports Redefine’s decarbonisation strategy, cuts costs, and boosts renewable energy use across its property portfolio.

Eskom recently received approval from Nersa for a reduced tariff increase of 12.74%, effective 1 April 2025. While this is lower than the initially proposed hike, it still adds financial pressure on South African consumers and businesses – especially as load shedding remains a persistent challenge. As a result, more people are turning to solar power.

Etana Energy, a South African energy trading company, has secured an R1.8 billion guarantee facility from GuarantCo and British International Investment (BII), each providing US$50 million in default guarantee finance.

Data centres' critical role in the digital economy cannot be overstated. With data growing exponentially and the increasing demand for cloud services, data centre energy consumption has become a significant concern.

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. Cape Town is the first metro in South Africa to start construction on its own solar PV plant as the City moves to diversify energy resources and become a future fit.

Leading consulting engineering and infrastructure advisory practice Zutari has completed the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing upgrade for the 6 MW capacity expansion at the Cape Town 1 (CPT1) facility of Africa Data Centres.