South Africa’s commercial and industrial (C&I) sector is navigating one of the most pressing operational challenges of the decade: escalating energy costs, volatile supply, and growing pressure to meet ESG and sustainability commitments.

RE+ South Africa 2026, the inaugural edition of the conference, is designed to meet this challenge head-on. Taking place at Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg from 2 to 3 June 2026, the event’s theme — From Strategy to Execution: Advancing Energy Solutions for the C&I Sector — reflects exactly where the market is right now: past the point of planning and firmly focused on getting projects done.

“Partnerships are critical in a market like this,” says Mark Anderson, Portfolio Director at Montgomery Group Africa. “They ensure that the conversations happening at RE+ South Africa are grounded in real industry needs, backed by credible insight, and focused on delivery.”

A conference built around the C&I transition

As energy tariffs continue to rise and grid volatility remains a structural feature of South Africa’s energy landscape, industrial and commercial businesses are under mounting pressure to secure cost-effective, reliable alternatives. At the same time, shifting ESG reporting requirements, from global frameworks to JSE-listed company obligations, are making clean energy adoption a matter of business necessity, not just strategic preference.

RE+ South Africa 2026 directly addresses this reality. The two-day paid-for conference brings together senior decision-makers, technical specialists, financiers, and policy experts to chart a clear path from energy ambition to implementation. Every session is designed to deliver the practical insight that C&I energy managers, operations directors, and sustainability leads need to move projects forward.

What delegates will take away

The conference programme covers the full implementation journey: from understanding the regulatory environment to financing structures, technology selection, ESG integration, and long-term asset management. Key sessions include:

• Opening Keynote: Powering South African industry: How distributed generation and private procurement are transforming industrial resilience.
• Policy and market frameworks for C&I power generation: A practical walkthrough of wheeling regulations, municipal energy trading frameworks, and project approval processes.
• Financing and risk management: funding clean energy without sinking capex: How PPAs, leasing structures, and hybrid funding models are enabling multi-site C&I projects.
• ESG integration and sustainability compliance: How clean energy investments strengthen corporate sustainability strategies.
• Technology deep dives: solar + storage and smart energy management: Advanced battery integration and smart management systems for C&I applications.
• End-of-lifecycle management: extending asset value: Circular economy models for renewable energy assets.
• Closing plenary: scaling and replicating C&I energy success: Synthesising lessons from multi-site portfolios, aggregation models, and wheeling challenges.

Learning from those who have done it

A defining feature of the RE+ South Africa programme is its emphasis on real-world case studies from companies that have already made the transition. Rather than presenting theoretical models, the conference showcases hands-on experience.

“This is where strategy becomes actionable,” says Anderson. “Delegates are not attending to learn what might be possible. They are there to understand how to move forward with projects, and the challenges and opportunities in doing so.”

Industry partnerships aligned to implementation

“RE+ South Africa is proud to announce that it has garnered the support of key industry bodies, including the Energy Council of South Africa, the South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA), and the South African Energy Storage Association (SAESSA). These partnerships ensure the conference programme reflects current market dynamics and delivers a programme, which meets the needs of the intended audience,” says Anderson.

One visit. Five shows. A connected industry platform

RE+ South Africa runs alongside Securex South Africa, A-OSH EXPO, Facilities Management Expo, and Firexpo. This co-location creates a single destination where energy solutions are evaluated alongside:

• Safety and compliance systems.
• Security infrastructure.
• Facilities and asset management.
• Fire protection technologies.

 “Energy decisions do not happen in isolation,” Anderson notes. “They connect directly with broader operational systems, and that is exactly what this environment allows visitors to explore.”

Exhibition delivers practical engagement

The exhibition provides a space where visitors can engage directly with solution providers and assess technologies in a real-world context. Visitors can:

• Compare energy solutions across multiple suppliers.
• Explore integrated systems and applications.
• Engage in detailed, project-specific discussions.

This direct interaction supports more informed decision-making and reduces the gap between strategy and implementation.

Act now to secure your position

Demand is building as organisations move towards implementation and supplier engagement increases across sectors. “Limited exhibition space is available. Companies looking to engage directly with Africa’s fast-growing C&I energy market should secure their position now,” says Anderson.

To book a stand or sponsorship package, visit: https://re-plus.events/south-africa/, or contact Mariaan Wessels at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Free visitor registration is now open. Register to attend the exhibition and explore energy solutions across the five co-located shows: https://re-plus.events/south-africa/

A platform built for progress

“RE+ South Africa 2026 brings together industry, insight, and implementation in one environment. With strong partnerships, a focused conference programme, and a connected exhibition platform, the event reflects where the market is now, and where it is heading next. The opportunity is not just to observe the shift in energy,” Anderson concludes, “it is to be part of it.”

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