Our successful pilot kiln in South Africa
In partnership with the Swiss Development Corporation and SwissContact, as part of their Energy Efficient Clay Brick programme (aimed at reducing emissions in Southern Africa's brick industry), HZZK Technology built its pilot kiln in 2016. Results confirmed a significant reduction in energy with improved brick quality and decreased brick wastage, outperforming the energy intensive Clamp Kilns dominating South Africa along with all other alternative kilns.
Proven results in energy and production efficiencies
Outperforming alternative brick kilns
OUR PILOT KILN HAS BEEN Accredited and endorsed by:
Partnerships
Partnerships
2015
Completed construction (short construction time)
2015/2016
Partnered with Swiss Development Cooperation and Swisscontact as part of their Energy Efficient Clay Brick programme (aimed at reducing CO2 emissions in Southern Africa’s brick industry)
Understanding the journey
Key milestones to a successful reinstatement in South Africa
2016
Swisscontact validated results: "The Habla Kiln reduced the energy consumption by 82% (compared to the South African Clamp Kiln), more than halved CO2 emissions per brick, and reduced particulate matter emissions (PM) by over 90%."
2015
Winner of the 2017 UNAA Business Climate Action Award
Kiln commissioning and monitoring
"Habla Kilns has shown how its energy-efficient, low carbon kilns could change lives and have a real impact in addressing climate change."
May 2, 2023
