{"id":11,"date":"2026-09-02T10:12:58","date_gmt":"2026-09-02T08:12:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crafthomes.co.za\/blume\/?page_id=11"},"modified":"2026-09-08T07:40:42","modified_gmt":"2026-09-08T05:40:42","slug":"about-blume-energy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/crafthomes.co.za\/blume\/about-blume-energy\/","title":{"rendered":"About Blume Energy"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_2f07bf3b height_huge with_img\"><div class=\"l-section-img\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Image\" data-img-width=\"1920\" data-img-height=\"770\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/crafthomes.co.za\/blume\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Banner-Inside-WaterfallWalk.jpg);\"><\/div><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_large\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row via_grid cols_2 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\" style=\"--columns-gap:3rem;\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-text us_custom_f6aa57f6 has_text_color\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">ABOUT BLUME<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_custom\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div><h1 class=\"w-text us_custom_9549db29\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">Your partners in smart energy solutions<\/span><\/span><\/h1><div class=\"w-separator us_custom_ea388c8e size_custom with_line width_default thick_4 style_solid color_text align_center\" style=\"height:\"><div class=\"w-separator-h\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_small\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_0d981c6d\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Blume is more than just an energy developer \u2014 we are a trusted partner in delivering end-to-end energy solutions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_small\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>At Blume, we offer a complete, end-to-end energy development service. We take full ownership of every stage, ensuring optimal system design, regulatory compliance, and total oversight from start to finish. Our value lies in unifying all elements\u2014technical, legal, financial, and operational \u2014 into one seamless solution that delivers long-term performance, reduced risk, and peace of mind.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_small\"><\/div><div class=\"w-btn-wrapper align_none\"><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_1\" href=\"https:\/\/crafthomes.co.za\/blume\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Blume_Brochure_Final_Spreads.pdf\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Download Our Brochure<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-slider style_none fit_scaledown nav_dots count_7\"><div class=\"w-slider-h\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"royalSlider\"><div class=\"rsContent\"><a class=\"rsImg\" data-rsw=\"640\" data-rsh=\"480\" href=\"https:\/\/crafthomes.co.za\/blume\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Agripark.jpg\"><span data-alt=\"\"><\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"rsContent\"><a class=\"rsImg\" data-rsw=\"640\" data-rsh=\"480\" href=\"https:\/\/crafthomes.co.za\/blume\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/CountryMushroom.jpg\"><span data-alt=\"\"><\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"rsContent\"><a class=\"rsImg\" data-rsw=\"640\" data-rsh=\"480\" href=\"https:\/\/crafthomes.co.za\/blume\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/CountryMushroom2.jpg\"><span data-alt=\"\"><\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"rsContent\"><a class=\"rsImg\" data-rsw=\"640\" data-rsh=\"480\" href=\"https:\/\/crafthomes.co.za\/blume\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IreneLink.jpg\"><span data-alt=\"\"><\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"rsContent\"><a class=\"rsImg\" data-rsw=\"640\" data-rsh=\"480\" href=\"https:\/\/crafthomes.co.za\/blume\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Malmesbury.jpg\"><span data-alt=\"\"><\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"rsContent\"><a class=\"rsImg\" data-rsw=\"640\" data-rsh=\"479\" href=\"https:\/\/crafthomes.co.za\/blume\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/RosebankTowers.jpg\"><span data-alt=\"\"><\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"rsContent\"><a class=\"rsImg\" data-rsw=\"640\" data-rsh=\"480\" href=\"https:\/\/crafthomes.co.za\/blume\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/TheReef.jpg\"><span data-alt=\"\"><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/crafthomes.co.za\/blume\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Agripark.jpg\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" alt loading=\"lazy\"><\/div><div class=\"w-slider-json\" onclick='return {&quot;autoScaleSlider&quot;:true,&quot;addActiveClass&quot;:true,&quot;loop&quot;:true,&quot;fadeInLoadedSlide&quot;:false,&quot;slidesSpacing&quot;:0,&quot;imageScalePadding&quot;:0,&quot;numImagesToPreload&quot;:2,&quot;arrowsNav&quot;:true,&quot;arrowsNavAutoHide&quot;:false,&quot;transitionType&quot;:&quot;move&quot;,&quot;transitionSpeed&quot;:250,&quot;block&quot;:{&quot;moveEffect&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;speed&quot;:300},&quot;thumbs&quot;:{&quot;fitInViewport&quot;:false,&quot;firstMargin&quot;:false,&quot;spacing&quot;:4},&quot;controlNavigation&quot;:&quot;bullets&quot;,&quot;autoScaleSliderWidth&quot;:640,&quot;autoScaleSliderHeight&quot;:480}'><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_f30cfcf1 height_large\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><h3 class=\"w-text us_custom_cc0845d0\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\"><span style=\"color:#99d422\">WHY CHOOSE BLUME AS YOUR<\/span> LONG-TERM ENERGY PARTNER<\/span><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"w-separator us_custom_ecc8a0f7 size_custom with_line width_default thick_4 style_solid color_text align_center\" style=\"height:\"><div class=\"w-separator-h\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_small\"><\/div><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row via_grid cols_3 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\" style=\"--columns-gap:3rem;\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-iconbox us_custom_94069628 iconpos_top style_default color_primary align_center icontype_img\"><div class=\"w-iconbox-icon\" style=\"font-size:60px;\"><?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"UTF-8\"?>\n<svg id=\"Layer_1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" version=\"1.1\" viewBox=\"0 0 123 123\">\n  <!-- Generator: Adobe Illustrator 30.6.0, SVG Export Plug-In . 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By harnessing this experience, we deliver on our promise of reliability.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-iconbox us_custom_94069628 iconpos_top style_default color_primary align_center icontype_img\"><div class=\"w-iconbox-icon\" style=\"font-size:60px;\"><?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"UTF-8\"?>\n<svg id=\"Layer_1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" version=\"1.1\" viewBox=\"0 0 123 123\">\n  <!-- Generator: Adobe Illustrator 30.6.0, SVG Export Plug-In . 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By simplifying energy solutions, we empower you to focus on your core business.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><h1 class=\"w-text us_custom_62e51a95\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\"><span style=\"color:#99d422\">OUR<\/span> Partners<\/span><\/span><\/h1><div class=\"w-separator us_custom_ecc8a0f7 size_custom with_line width_default thick_4 style_solid color_text align_center\" style=\"height:\"><div class=\"w-separator-h\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_small\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_974be0cf\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Blume Energy has strategically partnered with industry leaders to deliver<br \/>\nfully integrated energy solutions. Each partner brings<br \/>\nspecialised expertise to ensure project success.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_small\"><\/div><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row via_grid cols_2-1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\" style=\"--columns-gap:3rem;\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container us_custom_292f170d has_bg_color\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><h1 class=\"w-text us_custom_1a9f2ff7\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">NEDBANK<\/span><\/span><\/h1><h3 class=\"w-text us_custom_a2fddb49 has_text_color\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">ADVANCING SUSTAINABILITY<\/span><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"w-separator us_custom_afbb72a9 size_custom with_line width_default thick_4 style_solid color_text align_center\" style=\"height:\"><div class=\"w-separator-h\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Nedbank Corporate and Investment Banking is a division of Nedbank, a leading African bank that provides transactional, corporate and investment banking services to local and global markets.<\/p>\n<p>NCIB is a strategic financial partner to Rise Energy Fund, focused on helping Rise Energy realise their business vision and expand their opportunities through tailored financial solutions built on fresh thinking, innovation and a highly-integrated partnership approach.<\/p>\n<p>Our business success depends on a thriving economy, a well-functioning society and a healthy environment. More and more, issues such as climate change are impacting this system. Nedbank&#8217;s belief in sustainability guides our strategy and actions towards the delivery of long-term value for our clients and stakeholders.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"w-image align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"256\" height=\"256\" src=\"https:\/\/crafthomes.co.za\/blume\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/NedbankLogo.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/crafthomes.co.za\/blume\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/NedbankLogo.png 256w, https:\/\/crafthomes.co.za\/blume\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/NedbankLogo-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 256px) 100vw, 256px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_large\"><\/div><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row via_grid cols_1-2 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\" style=\"--columns-gap:3rem;\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"w-image align_right\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"273\" src=\"https:\/\/crafthomes.co.za\/blume\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Rise.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/crafthomes.co.za\/blume\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Rise.png 600w, https:\/\/crafthomes.co.za\/blume\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Rise-300x137.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container us_custom_292f170d has_bg_color\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><h1 class=\"w-text us_custom_1a9f2ff7\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">RISE ENERGY FUND<\/span><\/span><\/h1><h3 class=\"w-text us_custom_a2fddb49 has_text_color\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">ENERGY FOR A BRIGHTER TOMORROW<\/span><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"w-separator us_custom_afbb72a9 size_custom with_line width_default thick_4 style_solid color_text align_center\" style=\"height:\"><div class=\"w-separator-h\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Rise is a leading Renewable Energy Fund and is the key funding partner to Blume Energy. The Fund offers investors a unique platform to participate in the growth of solar generation, battery storage, and other cutting-edge renewable energy technologies.<\/p>\n<p>Their strategic mandate focuses on opportunities within the commercial, industrial and property sectors, however they are also actively investing utility-scale projects strategically located near private off-takers within urban boundaries.<\/p>\n<p>sectors, however they are also actively investing utility-scale projects strategically located near The Fund offers unparalleled benefits to investors as they provide stable and predictable cashflows through robust and long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_auto\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container us_custom_eb849559\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><h3 class=\"w-text us_custom_15585833 has_text_color\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">EXPERIENCE.EXPERTISE<\/span><\/span><\/h3><h3 class=\"w-text us_custom_fd406b95 has_text_color\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">ENERGY WITHOUT LIMITS<\/span><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"w-separator us_custom_ecc8a0f7 size_custom with_line width_default thick_4 style_solid color_text align_center\" style=\"height:\"><div class=\"w-separator-h\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row via_grid cols_6 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\" style=\"--columns-gap:3rem;\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-counter us_custom_1476aef9 color_custom align_left animation_none has_font_size\" data-duration=\"2\" style=\"--w-counter-duration: 2s;\"><div class=\"w-counter-value\" role=\"text\" aria-label=\"50+\" style=\"color:var(--color-header-top-text-hover);\"><span class=\"w-counter-value-part final\" aria-hidden=\"true\">50+<\/span><span class=\"w-counter-value-part hidden type_text\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-final><\/span><span class=\"w-counter-value-part hidden type_number\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-final=\"50\">1<\/span><span class=\"w-counter-value-part hidden type_text\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-final=\"+\"><\/span><\/div><h6 class=\"w-counter-title\" style=\"font-size:16px;font-weight:500;\">COMPLETED ENERGY PROJECTS<\/h6><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-counter us_custom_1476aef9 color_custom align_left animation_none has_font_size\" data-duration=\"2\" style=\"--w-counter-duration: 2s;\"><div class=\"w-counter-value\" role=\"text\" aria-label=\"280+\" style=\"color:var(--color-header-top-bg);\"><span class=\"w-counter-value-part final\" aria-hidden=\"true\">280+<\/span><span class=\"w-counter-value-part hidden type_text\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-final><\/span><span class=\"w-counter-value-part hidden type_number\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-final=\"280\">1<\/span><span class=\"w-counter-value-part hidden type_text\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-final=\"+\"><\/span><\/div><h6 class=\"w-counter-title\" style=\"font-size:16px;font-weight:500;\">MEGAWATTS OF SOLAR PV INSTALLED<\/h6><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-counter us_custom_1476aef9 color_custom align_left animation_none has_font_size\" data-duration=\"2\" style=\"--w-counter-duration: 2s;\"><div class=\"w-counter-value\" role=\"text\" aria-label=\"700+\" style=\"color:var(--color-header-top-text-hover);\"><span class=\"w-counter-value-part final\" aria-hidden=\"true\">700+<\/span><span class=\"w-counter-value-part hidden type_text\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-final><\/span><span class=\"w-counter-value-part hidden type_number\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-final=\"700\">1<\/span><span class=\"w-counter-value-part hidden type_text\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-final=\"+\"><\/span><\/div><h6 class=\"w-counter-title\" style=\"font-size:16px;font-weight:500;\">MILLION ZAR CAPITAL RAISED AND DEPLOYED<\/h6><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-counter us_custom_1476aef9 color_custom align_left animation_none has_font_size\" data-duration=\"2\" style=\"--w-counter-duration: 2s;\"><div class=\"w-counter-value\" role=\"text\" aria-label=\"500+\" style=\"color:var(--color-header-top-bg);\"><span class=\"w-counter-value-part final\" aria-hidden=\"true\">500+<\/span><span class=\"w-counter-value-part hidden type_text\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-final><\/span><span class=\"w-counter-value-part hidden type_number\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-final=\"500\">1<\/span><span class=\"w-counter-value-part hidden type_text\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-final=\"+\"><\/span><\/div><h6 class=\"w-counter-title\" style=\"font-size:16px;font-weight:500;\">MEGAWATTS IN PROJECTS DEVELOPED<\/h6><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-counter us_custom_1476aef9 color_custom align_left animation_none has_font_size\" data-duration=\"2\" style=\"--w-counter-duration: 2s;\"><div class=\"w-counter-value\" role=\"text\" aria-label=\"20+\" style=\"color:var(--color-header-top-text-hover);\"><span class=\"w-counter-value-part final\" aria-hidden=\"true\">20+<\/span><span 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aria-hidden=\"true\" data-final=\"52\">1<\/span><span class=\"w-counter-value-part hidden type_text\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-final=\"+\"><\/span><\/div><h6 class=\"w-counter-title\" style=\"font-size:16px;font-weight:500;\">MEGAWATTS IN SECURED PIPELINE<\/h6><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_small\"><\/div><div class=\"w-btn-wrapper align_none\"><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_1\" href=\"https:\/\/crafthomes.co.za\/blume\/our-projects\/\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Projects<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"w-btn-wrapper align_none\"><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_1\" href=\"https:\/\/crafthomes.co.za\/blume\/our-core-services\/\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Core 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