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This industry brief describes the Pay As You Save (PAYS) financing model designed to accelerate the adoption of electric buses in South Africa by removing the barrier of high upfront capital costs.

This fact sheet analyzes the impact of water scarcity on the Stellenbosch Municipality (SM), highlighting that high urban growth and irrigated agriculture could lead to a significant water deficit by 2040, potentially costing the local economy R10.3 billion per year and 56,602 jobs.

This GreenCape briefing argues that investing in water efficiency and alternative water sources is financially sound for businesses even after droughts end. Using three business models (office, medium manufacturing, and large manufacturing), it demonstrates that solutions like smart metering, retrofitting, and effluent reuse can reduce municipal water reliance by up to 70% and costs by 60%, with most solutions paying back within six years.

A case study by GreenCape detailing how Quality Beverages, a soft drink manufacturer in Cape Town, reduced its water use by 27% through staff education and the reuse of bottle rinsing water.

This fact sheet by GreenCape analyzes the impact of water scarcity on the Swartland Municipality (SM), highlighting that high urban growth and irrigated agriculture could lead to severe economic losses and job deficits by 2040.

This fact sheet analyzes the water intensity and future water security of the Bergrivier Municipality (BM), warning that failure to augment water supply or implement conservation measures will severely constrain economic development and employment by 2040.

This policy brief examines the disconnect between water resource management and economic development planning in the Berg Water Management Area (WMA). It warns of severe economic losses and job deficits by 2040 due to water constraints and advocates for integrated planning, the potential creation of a regional water utility, and increased support from the Western Cape Government to help municipalities manage water augmentation and financing.

This case study describes a resource recovery project facilitated by the Western Cape Industrial Symbiosis Programme (WISP) between Pallet Cycle and Apollo Brick. Following a fire at Pallet Cycle's storage facility, WISP arranged for Apollo Brick to repurpose the resulting waste material, diverting it from landfills and providing economic and environmental benefits to both companies.

WISP facilitated a partnership between Scan Display and Sealand Gear in 2015 to repurpose discarded event banners. This collaboration diverts 2 tonnes of polytwirl from landfills annually, avoids 54 tonnes of CO2 emissions per year, and generates R270,000 in annual material savings for Sealand Gear.

This case study document details groundwater implementation at three sites: Woolworths Head Office in Cape Town (saving 18,000 kl/year), Peninsula All-Suite Hotel in Seapoint (reducing toilet flushing municipal water by 41%), and K-way Manufacturers in Ottery (saving 1,500 kl/year). It also outlines GreenCape's free business support for water efficiency and recycling.

This report examines water as a constraint to economic development in the Berg Water Management Area (WMA) of South Africa. It introduces a regional hydro-economic GIS tool and a Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA) tool for Saldanha Bay to move away from first-come-first-served water allocation toward a system based on socio-economic outcomes. Key findings indicate that while the City of Cape Town dominates the regional economy, municipalities like Swartland, Saldanha Bay, and Bergrivier face significant future development constraints due to water scarcity. The report recommends establishing a regional water utility, creating innovative financing mechanisms for infrastructure, and better integrating water availability into Integrated Development Plans (IDPs).

This report by GreenCape identifies business opportunities for adding value to lignocellulosic biomass waste streams in the Western Cape, South Africa. It analyzes five primary streams: invasive alien vegetation (IAV), industrial composite wood materials, pallets, paper sludge, and green waste, evaluating their current utilization, logistical challenges, and potential for transformation into higher-value products or energy.

This report by GreenCape identifies business opportunities for adding value to livestock waste streams, specifically manure and abattoir waste, within the Western Cape of South Africa. It details the regional distribution of waste sources, current disposal methods, and the regulatory and technical barriers to implementing value-addition technologies like anaerobic digestion and composting.

This report by GreenCape identifies business opportunities for value addition from industrial organic wastewater in the Western Cape, South Africa. It highlights the potential for recovering resources like biogas, starch, and whey from the agro-processing sector, while noting significant barriers related to wastewater volumes and capital requirements.

A collection of five South African case studies detailing value-addition methods for livestock value chain residues, focusing on biogas production, insect protein, and composting.

The City of Cape Town announced on 20 March 2017 its plan to issue a Green Bond of up to R1 billion by July 2017. Accredited by the Climate Bonds Initiative, the bond will fund climate adaptation and mitigation projects, including electric buses, energy efficiency, and water and coastal management. The Mayoral Committee has approved updating the city's Domestic Medium Term Note programme to meet JSE and MFMA requirements to facilitate this issuance.

This report by GreenCape examines the potential for industrial-scale solar thermal energy in South Africa, specifically focusing on the agri-processing and textile industries. It identifies these sectors as high-opportunity areas due to their requirement for low-temperature heat (below 160 °C). While South Africa possesses high solar irradiation, the report notes that the solar thermal market is currently an 'infant industry' characterized by high capital costs, a lack of skilled installers, and restrictive certification policies. The document provides quantitative estimates of energy and carbon savings potential, analyzes financial drivers and barriers, and offers recommendations for policymakers and industry stakeholders to accelerate the transition from fossil fuels to solar heat.

This 2017 industry brief by GreenCape examines the financial viability, financing options, and regulatory landscape for solar photovoltaic (PV) installations for businesses in the Western Cape, South Africa. It highlights the role of local government policy, decreasing technology costs, and electricity price increases in driving adoption across the retail, commercial, industrial, and agricultural sectors.

This industry brief by GreenCape provides guidance for businesses in the Western Cape on managing food and organic waste to reduce landfilling costs, generate income, and comply with regional regulations.

This guide by GreenCape provides municipal officials in the Western Cape with a framework for implementing and regulating Small Scale Embedded Generation (SSEG), primarily focusing on solar photovoltaic (PV) systems under 1MW. It details the technical components of PV systems, cost trends, tariff design principles, the application process for grid-tied and off-grid systems, and the necessary legal and regulatory standards to ensure grid stability and safety.