By Johnathan Paoli
The Mossel Bay Municipality has officially unveiled its R112 million Hartenbos Wastewater Treatment Works (WWTW) solar photovoltaic (PV) plant and hybrid micro-grid system, a first-of-its-kind municipal energy resilience project in the Garden Route, designed to safeguard critical infrastructure against power disruptions and loadshedding up to Stage 6.
At the ribbon-cutting ceremony last week, municipal manager Colin Puren hailed the project as a cornerstone in Mossel Bay’s long-term vision for resilience and sustainability.
“As a municipal manager, I am proud to say that we are one step closer to making our city and our town sustainable,” Puren said.
Mossel Bay mayor Dirk Kotze highlighted the strategic foresight behind the investment, citing the volatility of Eskom’s power supply and rising electricity prices as key motivations.
“We all know the history of Eskom and energy prices in South Africa. The Mossel Bay council decided to start investing in energy sustainability.
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