**In South Africa, ensuring reliable energy supply is a key challenge for industries and public infrastructure.** We developed systems that operate more efficiently than traditional power plants combining waste heat recovery, reducing carbon emissions and focusing on providing lower energy costs. [Learn more](#learnmore) ## **Producing heat and electricity** from a single energy source **Veolia engineers applications and technologies that operate cogeneration systems that optimise energy use and ensure continuous energy supply to overcome challenges the region faces.** These systems enable: - **Simultaneous production of electricity and heat** - **Recovery of heat from power generation** - **Reduced energy losses** Cogeneration allows energy to be produced close to where it is consumed, improving overall system performance. ## **High-efficiency** energy generation ![Codant-background](/sites/g/files/dvc3966/files/styles/crop_freeform/public/image/2026/03/Codant-background%20%281%29.png.webp?itok=fFdzJ74r) **Combined Heat & Power contributes to improving operational performance while reducing environmental impact.** Veolia does this by designing solutions for electricity demand with heat demand & storage related solutions including hot water tanks plus regional thermal networks. Veolia supports its clients by: - **Lowering greenhouse gas emissions** - **Reducing energy costs** - **Enhancing operational reliability** ![Energy - icon](/sites/g/files/dvc3966/files/image/2026/04/Energy%20-%20Icon.png) ## **Supporting performance** and emissions reduction | ![Combined heat power generation](/sites/g/files/dvc3966/files/styles/crop_freeform/public/image/2026/04/Combined%20Heat%20and%20Power%20Solutions%20South%20Africa.png.webp?itok=C6oVmmTv) ## Learn more about **Combined Heat and Power Solutions** [Talk to an expert](/contact-us) ![Codant-background](/sites/g/files/dvc3966/files/styles/crop_freeform/public/image/2026/03/Codant-background%20%281%29.png.webp?itok=fFdzJ74r) **Explore** **our relevant solutions** [Discover our Energy solutions](/energy-solutions) **\#** [Waste to Energy](/energy-solutions/waste-to-energy "Waste to Energy in South Africa") **\#** [Combined Heat and Power Solutions](/energy-solutions/heat-and-power-systems "Combined Heat and Power Solutions South Africa") **\#** [Solar PV systems](/energy-solutions/solar-pv-systems "Solar PV Systems in South Africa") **\#** [Waste Heat Recovery & Valorisation](/energy-solutions/waste-heat-recovery-services "Waste Heat Recovery & Valorisation South Africa") **\#** [Fuel Switch Solutions](/energy-solutions/fuel-switch-solutions "Fuel Switch Solutions in South Africa") **\#** [Anaerobic Digestion](/energy-solutions/anaerobic-solutions "Anaerobic Digestion in South Africa") **\#** [Energy Monitoring and Optimization](/energy-solutions/energy-monitoring-systems "Energy Monitoring and Optimization in South Africa")