Invitation to Industrial Spaces as Sustainable Energy Hubs at the Africa Energy Indaba

South Africa’s G20 commitments and national decarbonisation priorities present a strategic opportunity to deepen collaboration between energy policy, industrial development and climate action. The industrial sector remains central to economic growth, yet it is also energy-intensive and carbon-exposed. Strengthening energy resilience and accelerating the transition to low-carbon industrial systems are therefore critical to maintaining competitiveness, supporting exports and safeguarding jobs.

The National Cleaner Production Centre South Africa (NCPC-SA) will host a side event titled Industrial spaces as sustainable energy hubs – The potential and challenges of leveraging industrial parks, SEZs and IDZs in a sustainable energy mix at the upcoming Africa Energy Indaba (AEI).

The side event will also align with the objectives of the G20 Sustainable Industrialization Hubs (SIH) Coalition, a collaborative platform advancing low-carbon, resource-efficient and climate-resilient industrial development, and provide a high-level platform to:

• Unpack South Africa’s G20-aligned commitments in the energy and industrial sectors.
• Showcase practical implementation through flagship projects.
• Strengthen collaboration between government, development partners and industry.
• Position sustainable industrialisation as a central pillar of Africa’s energy transition.

Event details:

Date:	Tuesday, 3 March 2026
Time:	09:30 to 14:00
Venue:	Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), Private Meeting Rooms 2.41–2.43, Level 1, CTICC 1

                    

The event is free, but registration is essential. Register below or contact Lesego Matjila at lmatjila@csir.co.za for more information.

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