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20 INFINITY POWER 2024 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT | PROTECTING THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT
Managing waste
Innovative water recycling
Our operational sites generate minimal waste compared
in water-scarce regions
to construction phases, but we maintain rigorous waste
In South Africa, we’ve introduced advanced water management protocols across our portfolio.
recycling systems to reduce consumption and
protect resources in water-scarce areas. At our At each site, we follow comprehensive site waste
Kangnas and Perdekraal East Wind Farms, we management plans which are developed in line
installed the Clarus Fusion Wastewater Treatment with IFC Performance Standard 3. This ensures safe
system, which treats wastewater for reuse while handling, proper disposal, and compliance with local
using less energy and fewer chemicals than rules. Hazardous materials such as solvents and
conventional methods. lubricant oils used in maintenance, and replacement
solar panels, are stored safely and handled according
In 2024, our total waste doubled to 173.4 tonnes recorded
The system provides high-quality water for as little to safety guidelines. Licensed waste contractors collect
across all projects - up from 83.97 tonnes in 2023. This
as R1.88 ($0.10 USD) per kilolitre, cutting costs and and dispose of them following local regulations, with
increase was due to two one-off activities at West
improving our environmental impact. It creates everything recorded in our environmental monitoring
Bakr wind farm: replacing wind turbine gearbox oil for
a closed-loop cycle where water used in buildings system.
all turbines and completing final site restoration work.
is treated and reused for tasks like cleaning,
Gearbox oil is replaced infrequently , and site restoration
flushing toilets, and wash bay operations -
marks the end of construction, which required disposal
extending water availability up to three times.
Total waste of significant quantities of construction waste. As
these are not part of regular operations, we expect a
By avoiding chlorine and salt-based treatments,
43.40 40.57 significant drop in our waste output again in 2025.
the system also improves water quality and
reduces contamination risks. This successful
2023 83.97 This year we strengthened our focus on reducing,
approach offers a blueprint for other water-
reusing, and recycling waste in line with new continental
stressed locations, showing how smart technology
78.99 94.41 guidelines on renewable energy waste handling. Our
can support operational needs while protecting
waste contractors are required to recycle all suitable
the environment.
2024 173.40 materials, with progress tracked monthly. By extending
the life of materials, we are reducing waste and
improving our resource efficiency across our growing
Hazardous waste (tonnes)
renewable energy projects.
Non-hazardous waste (tonnes)
