The Mayoral Committee of Cape Town has greenlit the latest round of international technical support – valued at R4 million – aimed at bolstering the city’s endeavours towards achieving net-zero carbon emissions, expanding solar energy infrastructure, and enhancing energy sustainability. 

This approval marks another milestone in the city’s collaboration with the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) as it continues to receive support from the organisation in various capacities.  

Currently, the GIZ is providing an Embedded Generation Advisor, along with project managers seconded to assist in the implementation of projects funded through the C40 Climate Finance Facility (CFF).  

Among the notable C40 CFF projects are the Green Infrastructure and Improved Catchment Management initiative and the Paardevlei Solar Farm and Net Zero Carbon Municipal Buildings project. 

Moreover, the Energy Directorate has engaged with the German Development Bank (KfW) to secure technical assistance for the city’s Power Utility Reform programme. Aligned with the recently approved Energy Strategy, this programme aims to develop a transformation plan for the utility sector, facilitating service delivery and optimising infrastructure investments.