Four major projects. One common goal
To strengthen South Africa as an energy and innovation hub.
The KAHRE Renewable Energy Group is developing four strategically linked large-scale projects in South Africa that together form a new energy and economic infrastructure.
They span two provinces and are designed to generate, store, transport, and convert green energy into real added value — from hydrogen to industry and urban use.
RENEWABLE ENERGY
Renewable Projects in South Africa
Green Hydrogen Cluster
(Northern Cape)
KTE.Energy
(KOTULO TSATSI ENERGY)
The KTE.energy project is one of the largest privately initiated renewable energy projects worldwide.
Photovoltaic and wind power plants with an initial generation capacity of up to 6 gigawatts (GW) and 3.5 GW of electrolysis capacity by 2030 are being built on an area of 85,000 hectares.
In the final expansion phase, a total capacity of up to 20 GW from photovoltaics and wind as well as up to 11 GW of electrolysis capacity is planned – for the production of green hydrogen, green ammonia and e-methanol.
In addition to export production, KTE.energy will also supply South Africa with affordable, green, and CO₂-neutral electricity, thus making a significant contribution to the nation’s energy supply. The project is officially registered as a Strategic Infrastructure Project (SIP) and is part of South Africa’s National Green Hydrogen Masterplan.
In cooperation with international industrial partners, KTE.energy pursues two strategic goals
1. The positioning of South Africa as a global export location for green molecules – with sales markets in Europe and Asia,
2. As well as the nationwide supply of affordable green electricity from our own generation capacities.
KTE.energy forms the heart of the South African hydrogen corridor.
The LIFELINE BETWEEN ENERGY PRODUCTION AND INDUSTRIALIZATION
GreenLink
Location Northern Cape and Western Cape | Length 450 Km
GreenLink is the planned high-performance infrastructure connection between the Northern Cape (generation site) and the West Coast of South Africa (processing and export sites).
The project includes energy transmission lines, water and hydrogen pipelines, and data networks, forming the infrastructure bridge between generation, industry, and urban development.
The aim is to develop a CO₂-neutral industrialisation axis that will ensure the transport of green electricity and hydrogen as well as the supply of the cities of Velddrif and Saldanha Bay, the greater Cape Town area and the Western Cape Province.
Supplying the future with energy and water from renewable sources
Velddrif Water & Power
Location Velddrif, West Coast of South Africa
Velddrif Water & Power is developing an energy self-sufficient supply network that provides green energy and desalinated seawater for local communities, industry and agricultural use.
It combines state-of-the-art seawater desalination with locally generated wind and solar energy provided by KTE.energy and managed by Velddrif Water & Power is distributed and supplied as a regional energy supply company .The project creates regional security of supply and contributes to the decarbonization of the Western Cape economy.
In addition, it supports the development of the neighboring urban development EcoVision Velddrif as a sustainable infrastructure platform.
the blueprint for a new generation of cities
EcoVision Velddrif
Location Velddrif, Western Cape | Area 2,700 ha
EcoVision Velddrif is one of Africa’s most ambitious sustainable urban developments and part of the long-term strategy to transform South Africa’s west coast into a center for green industry, innovation, and quality of life.
Over the next 15 years, a modern, completely CO₂-neutral city will be built on a total area of approximately 2,700 hectares, providing housing, work, and living space for around 150,000 people. The city follows the concept of the 15-minute city: all essential areas of life – living, working, education, health, leisure and local amenities – are within short distance of each other.
A densely networked system of low-emission mobility solutions, autonomous modes of transport and pedestrian and cycle paths reduces traffic volume and energy consumption to a minimum.
EcoVision is supplied Velddrif 100% renewable energy: Electricity, water and heat come from the KTE.energy and Velddrif projects Water & Power. This makes the city not only energy self-sufficient but also resilient to external supply fluctuations – a key building block for sustainable urbanization in the 21st century.
In addition
To high-quality residential areas, technology, research and education clusters, data centers, start-up hubs and areas for energy-intensive industries are being created, which are directly integrated into the regional green energy and water network. This targeted connection of infrastructure, knowledge and economy makes EcoVision Velddrif is a key location for innovation, digitalization and green industrial development in South Africa.
In addition, urban development places great emphasis on social integration and ecological quality: public green spaces, coastal protection programs, water treatment, recycling and waste management, and modern educational facilities create living spaces that combine ecological and social sustainability.
EcoVision Velddrif is the blueprint for a new generation of cities – climate-neutral, digitally connected and socially balanced – a model for Africa’s urban future.
South Africa
A location with
global relevance
Why South Africa is one of the most attractive locations for renewable energy.
Natural location advantages
South Africa has exceptional conditions for the production of renewable energy:
- – >3,000 kWh per year solar irradiation (KTE.energy project site in the Northern Cape, world’s highest value).
- – Average wind speed over 8 m/s especially at night with wind capacity factors of 45-50%.
- – Lowest LCOE Cost (Levelized Cost of Energy) in international comparison.
- – Access to Saldanha Bay deep-sea port.
- – Stable legal situation and long-term political programs.
This combination makes South Africa one of the most efficient and economical locations for the production and processing of green energy in the world.
Policy Framework and Funding Programmes
With Green Hydrogen South Africa (GHSA), the Hydrogen Society Roadmap (HSRM) and the Just Energy Transition Programme (JETP), South Africa is pursuing a clear national strategy for the decarbonisation of industry, transport and energy supply.
International partners – especially Germany and the EU – support these programs through financing initiatives, technology transfer and market access.
South Africa in a global context
The South African energy transition is more than a national project – it is a strategic building block of the global net-zero transformation.
By exporting green molecules (hydrogen, ammonia, e-methanol), South Africa is contributing to the decarbonization of international industries – from steel and chemicals to shipping.