Serco’s Cape Town manufacturing facility has reached a significant clean‑energy milestone, operating fully on solar power throughout the summer and generating more electricity than it consumes.
The surplus energy is being fed back into the City of Cape Town’s grid − directly supporting the city’s renewable‑energy initiatives.
Serco is a leading South African truck and trailer body building company with branches in all major centres. According to Clinton Holcroft, CEO of Serco, the achievement reflects the company’s unwavering commitment to sustainable manufacturing. “Businesses play a critical role in addressing environmental challenges. Our adoption of solar power reflects our dedication to responsible manufacturing and our commitment to the planet.”
Since October last year, Serco’s Cape Town operation has consistently generated more solar energy than it draws from the grid. The solar system was originally commissioned at the end of 2023 with the capacity increased recently and the company receiving permission to enable grid‑tied generation for the export of excess clean energy to the grid. The surplus energy generated an average of 7008 kWh a month between October 2025 and February this year.
The company’s Durban and Johannesburg operations also use solar systems to supplement their manufacturing energy needs, reinforcing a groupwide commitment towards long‑term energy sustainability.
Holcroft said the Cape Town facility’s results reinforced Serco’s industry‑leading position. “Generating more power than we consume is a major milestone for our team − and for South African truck body and trailer manufacturing. It showcases what’s possible when sustainability and innovation go hand in hand,” he added.
