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.
R200 million in solar energy projectsAccording to MyBroadband the city's energy directorate has set a three-year budget of R71.2 billion, with R183 million allocated to the small-scale embedded generation SSEG programme. A further R75.5 million will go towards public and street lighting upgrades.
Alderman Xanthea Limberg, mayoral committee member for energy, said the funding would strengthen energy infrastructure and reduce the impact of load-shedding.
We've set aside R183 million for our SSEG programme, which supports residents and businesses feeding solar power into the grid, said Limberg.
Cape Town launched its Cash for Power programme in 2024, allowing users to earn from excess solar energy. As of 1 February 2025, the feed-in scheme had 1,842 registered users who collectively earned more than R50 million in cash or credits.