Waste-to-Energy Market in South Africa Has Promising Growth Prospects, Says Frost & Sullivan

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, November 18 - The waste-to-energy concept is rapidly emerging as an important component
of integrated waste management strategies and has positive growth prospects.
However, due to the low cost of electricity and high capital investment
required in waste-to-energy plants, the incentives for utilising energy
generated from waste are moderately limited.

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New analysis from Frost & Sullivan (www.environmental.frost.com),
South African Waste-to-Energy Market, finds that the market earned revenues
of $65.2 million in 2007 and estimates to achieve a compound annual growth
rate of 10.5 percent between 2007 and 2014.

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"The rapid decline in the space for landfill sites and the increasing
volumes of waste material have driven many countries to develop more
cost-effective and sustainable solutions to tackle waste," says Frost &
Sullivan Research Analyst Derrick Chikanga. "Waste-to-energy generation can
play a pivotal role in alleviating the pressure on landfills and the disposal
of any waste material that is not recyclable in South Africa."

Limited landfill space within an economic haul distance has made
alternative waste treatment methods imperative, especially as people are
strongly against landfill sites being located close to their homes.

The biggest challenge for companies entering the waste-to-energy market
is the resistance they are likely to face from local communities. Most
communities in South Africa are opposed to having a plant located near their
settlement. The key concerns for communities are the effects of emissions on
public health, the odour and pollution associated with transporting waste for
incineration.

"Environmentalists are strongly against the incineration of any waste
material," explains Chikanga. "Concerns over emissions and ash disposal are
key aspects that are frequently pointed out by environmental groups."

The ability to provide technology that is environmentally friendly and
safe to operate is essential for companies that come under increased public
scrutiny. Financial stability, strength and guarantees are important in
acquiring such technology in this market.

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