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Project evidence

Work measured in
outcomes.

Each case study connects the client challenge, Karebo's role and the published result — so the scale of delivery is immediately visible.

Eskom · National · 2001–2015

Mass rollout of CFLs

A national demand-side management programme designed to reduce peak load quickly and cost-effectively.

Scale43M+ CFLs
Reach5M+ households
Outcome1,600+ MW reduction

Challenge

Eskom needed a repeatable framework for mass replacement of inefficient lighting while preserving auditability and measurement integrity.

Karebo delivery

Designed the rollout methodology, measurement model, management structure, procurement approach and end-to-end process controls.

Result

More than 43 million lamps were rolled out to over 5 million households, with published verified peak-demand reduction above 1,600 MW.

Eskom · Residential mass rollout · 2012–2013

Cloud-enabled residential rollout

A multi-product energy-efficiency programme coordinated through a custom cloud and mobile field-management platform.

Households visited185K+
Peak reduction91 MW
Complaints<0.01%

Challenge

Coordinate appointments, installers, products, field data, GIS records and M&V requirements across a high-volume residential programme.

Karebo delivery

Built and deployed a cloud-hosted workflow system, customer portal, CRM communications and tablet-enabled field tools.

Result

The programme exceeded its 80 MW objective, reached 91 MW of peak reduction and maintained a published complaint rate below 0.01%.

City Power · Johannesburg · 2019

Revenue enhancement through analytics

Karebo formed part of the Ontec and Dataworld team supporting City Power with data-led revenue enhancement.

Published benefitR500M+
CapabilityData analytics
ClientCity Power

Challenge

Revenue leakage and complex utility data required a more analytical approach to identify opportunities and improve collections.

Karebo delivery

Contributed to the team through revenue-management analytics and data-led insight.

Result

Karebo's current site reports more than R500 million in revenue benefits derived through data analytics within the programme.

Nampower · Namibia · 2009

Caprivi Link Interconnector

High-voltage power engineering supporting regional grid interconnection between Namibia and Zambia.

Transformers4 × 315 MVA
SitesGerus & Zambezi
RoleMain contractor team

Challenge

Deliver critical transformer infrastructure for a major interconnector linking power systems across the Southern African Power Pool.

Karebo delivery

Together with Crompton Greaves, Karebo was contracted to design, supply, install and commission the transformers.

Result

Four 315 MVA transformers were delivered across the Gerus and Zambezi substations in Namibia.

Edcon & others · National · 2015–2020

Electrical & lighting maintenance

Dedicated maintenance teams supporting extensive retail estates at national scale.

Area serviced1M m²+ / month
ScopeElectrical + lighting
CoverageNational

Challenge

Maintain operational reliability across large, distributed retail facilities with frequent lighting and electrical service requirements.

Karebo delivery

Dedicated field teams delivered electrical maintenance, repairs, condition monitoring and lighting maintenance.

Result

Karebo reports servicing more than one million square metres of retail space per month during the programme.