Riversdale becomes first energy-independent town in South Africa

Riversdale Becomes SA’s First Energy Independent Town

[Image: Facebook] Western Cape Premier Alan Winde has inaugurated a solar power plant in Riversdale and says it makes the Southern Cape town South Africa’s first energy-independent town, according to a Cape Town Etc report by Angelica Rhoda. Winde visited the town on Wednesday, 30 September, to officially open the project, which is meant to reduce Riversdale’s reliance on Eskom. He said it could also help shield residents and municipal infrastru…

Riversdale becomes first energy-independent town in South Africa

Riversdale is stepping into a new energy chapter, with Western Cape Premier Alan Winde announcing the inauguration of a solar power plant he says will make the town South Africa’s first energy-independent town, Cape {town} Etc reports. Winde visited the Southern Cape town on Wednesday, 30 September, to officially inaugurate the project, which is designed to reduce Riversdale’s reliance on... Read more →

Western Cape Government and Hessequa Municipality Celebrate an Energy First for South Africa

Western Cape Government and Hessequa Municipality Celebrate an Energy First for South Africa Riversdale Solar Plant to Bring Energy Independence to residents of Western Cape Town Premier Alan Winde on […]

Riversdale Leads South Africa’s Solar Revolution

In a landmark moment for energy independence, the Western Cape Government and Hessequa Municipality officially inaugurated the Riversdale Solar Plant on 30 September 2026. Led by Premier Alan Winde alongside Executive Mayor Grant Riddles, provincial Ministers Anton Bredell and Dr Ivan Meyer, the launch makes Riversdale South Africa’s first municipal town to pave a direct […]