The Hot Dip Galvanizers Association of Southern Africa (HDGASA) plays an important role in supporting the energy value chain – which spans clean, renewable and green energy – as it powers towards key sustainability targets, according to Executive Director, Robin Clarke.
After a nine year ‘teething period’, during which key energy sector stakeholders and local galvanizers found common ground, he says hot dip galvanizing is now the preferred corrosion control mechanism for this sector, enabling substantial return on investment for energy infrastructure projects and the industry as a whole.
“As an Association, we support the move to renewable energy. We are pleased that the sector has embraced hot dip galvanizing. What we do prolongs the life of the most essential element – steel,” Clarke points out.
Part of the transition
According to the International Trade Administration, 85 percent – or 42,000MW – of South Africa’s electricity is generated via coal-fired power stations. Coal will continue to provide most of the country’s power for the next decade, although the share from renewables is expected to develop faster than the market
