POWERING THE FUTURE, TOGETHER

Economic & Social Impact

UNITED FOR A BETTER FUTURE

Future Energy Innovators

The development of EcoVision Velddrif triggers a multiplicative growth effect for the entire region.

Powering EcoVision

Economic Impact

  • 30,000-50,000 direct and indirect jobs in construction, industry, administration and services.
  • Billions in investments in infrastructure, research and housing.
  • Establishment of international companies and start-ups.
  • Local tax revenues to strengthen municipal structures.

“EcoVision Velddrif stands for change, opportunity, and solidarity—for a new era of life in South Africa.”

Community infrastructure

Social Impact

  • Improving living conditions for tens of thousands of families.
  • State-of-the-art education and health infrastructure.
  • Social participation through affordable housing and jobs.
  • Cultural diversity and new leisure activities.

Key Figures and Content

Facts & Figures

  • Total area

  • 2,700 hectares (1,234 ha urban development + 1,426 ha infrastructure)

  • Location

  • Velddrif, Western Cape, South Africa

  • Population target

  • Approx. 150,000

  • Supply

  • 100% renewable energy and desalinated water

  • Energy source

  • Electricity from KTE.energy (Northern Cape) via GreenLink

  • Water supply

  • Seawater desalination (400,000 m³ / day capacity)

  • Traffic

  • Emission-free mobility, autonomous shuttles and air taxis

  • City structure

  • 15-minute city, modular neighborhoods

  • Jobs

  • Over 50,000 directly and indirectly

  • CO₂ balance

  • Climate-neutral by 2040, climate-positive by 2050

  • Industrial cluster

  • Hydrogen and PtX Hub, Data Campus, CleanTech Valley

  • Status

  • Part of the South African Green Hydrogen Masterplan