Kuyasa is low-carbon housing development in one of the poorest and most vulnerable areas of Khayelitsha. The Kuyasa project included the installation of solar water heaters, insulated ceilings and compact fluorescent energy-efficient lightbulbs in 2,100 houses.
The Kuyasa project saves households money that would be spent on coal-fired electricity and paraffin, improves air quality and reduces greenhouse gas emissions. It also reduces the risk of house fires in the area, and supports local job creation.
