South Africa - International Franchise Association

• Energy Generation: photovoltaics, wind turbines, solar hot water heaters, flat
panel collectors, evacuated tubes.
• Heating, Ventilation and Cooling, Greenwalls, Glazing and Windows, Solar
Shading, Greenroofs/Cool Roofs, Permeable Paving, Water-Efficient
technologies, Structural Insulated Panels and Formaldehyde–free board.
Opportunities Return to top
South African built-environment professionals are beginning to take seriously the
ambition to lessen the carbon footprint associated with buildings and residences,
especially by using design and technological innovation to decrease energy
consumption and limit waste. However, there is a significant reluctance from local
suppliers and manufacturers to tie funds up with expensive green stock and resources
amidst the decline in the general construction industry.
These circumstances leave only a small niche of green manufactures in South Africa,
resulting in many complex green building products being outsourced abroad (mainly
from Australia and the EU). In the long run, it is projected that South Africa will have
adequate resources to supply many green building materials, if they partner with
relevant international companies to source technological expertise and obtain distributor
and/or licensing agreements with these foreign entities. This is certainly an opportunity
for U.S. companies to explore.
South Africa's State-owned Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) plans to inject
$1.68 billion into ‘green' industries over the next five years as part of a larger $14 billion
disbursement plan between 2010 and 2015. The IDC indicated that the "green
economy" has emerged as a primary focus for the development finance institution (DFI),
owing to its potential to create jobs and lower the carbon intensity of the South African
economy.
As increasing environmental pressures take hold in South Africa, the country’s major
construction companies have begun pursuing green practices and projects, particularly
in the renewable energy arena.
Exhibitions Return to top
Green Building Conference & Exhibition 2011
Date: July 25-26, 2012
Venue: Sandton International Convention Center, Johannesburg
Website: http://www.greenbuilding.co.za/
Interbuild Africa 2012
Date: August 15-18, 2012
Expo Center, Nasrec, Johannesburg
http://www.interbuild.co.za/
Incorporating: Glass Expo Africa 2012; Plumdbrain Africa 2012, EcoAfribuild 2012;
Frigair 2012
Green Building Council Convention & Exhibition
Date: October 28-30, 2012
Venue: Cape Town International Convention Center
Website: http://gbcsa-convention.org.za/