PPC Limited, South Africa’s top cement manufacturer, has partnered with Sturdee Energy to construct and manage 10MW solar plants for PPC’s Slurry and Dwaalboom Plants. 

The industry leader has established itself as a resilient organisation by adapting to ever-changing economic, operating and political environments.  

This partnership is a step towards decreasing PPC’s reliance on traditional energy sources and moving towards a greener future. 

Energy specialist 

Sturdee Energy is a prominent developer of renewable energy projects in sub-Saharan Africa, specialising in sustainable renewable energy solutions to promote economic growth and socio-economic development. 

Transformation journey 

Ernesto Acosta, PPC’s chief operating officer, stated: “The Power Purchase Agreement with Sturdee Energy is a significant milestone in PPC’s business transformation journey. 

“By utilising solar energy, we are not only reducing our carbon footprint but also progressing our efforts to rebuild a profitable and sustainable PPC. This partnership reflects PPC’s commitment to responsible manufacturing.” 

Sustainability goals 

PPC is a provider of high-quality and consistent cement, aggregates, readymix and fly ash, and provides technical support to its customers. This initiative demonstrates PPC’s dedication to operating in an environmentally efficient manner while working towards sustainability goals. 

To learn more about PPC’s sustainability efforts and responsible manufacturing strategy, read the company’s latest Sustainability Report.  

PPC Limited has partnered with Sturdee Energy to decrease PPC’s reliance on traditional energy sources, as part of its sustainability efforts. 

For more information, contact PPC: 

Email: ContactUs@ppc.co.za 

Website: www.ppc.africa