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South African solar power plant database This page lists details of South Africa's larger (≥ 5 MW) solar power stations. Table 1: Operational plants (links in yellow lead to more details).
Technology abbreviations: CPV - concentrated photovoltaic; CSP - concentrated solar power; PT - parabolic trough; PV - photovoltaic; ST - solar tower Table 2: South African larger (≥ 5 MW) solar plants that are planned or under construction
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Province | Name (longitude[E], latitude[S], capacity in kW) |
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Eastern Cape > 26.8 MW |
Woodlands Dairy(24.771,34.016,828); Equinox Mall(24.918,34.045,798); Sovereign Kariega(25.409,33.786,1504); Volkswagen(25.421,33.786,5900) Metlife Mall(25.509,33.946,1030); Aspen Pharmacare(25.588,33.935,1300); General Motors(25.599,33.921,1254); Show Grounds(25.602,33.927,710); ACSA Gqebera(25.603,33.994,1000); BMI Park(25.616,33.895,686); Dairy Group(25.628,33.790,1171); PE Cold Storage(25.657,33.811,821); NMU(25.672,34.007,1000); Cerebos(25.699,33.768,2600); Kingswood(26.533,33.304,730); Twizza Queenstown(26.919,31.915,725); Kuyasa Centre(27.754,32.943,560); East London Airport(27.832,33.032,500); Kenvue(27.834,32.963,1300); Yanfeng(27.850,33.060,1617); Spargs(27.940,32.968,814) |
Free State > 23.5 MW |
UFS Main Campus(26.174,29.105,3688); Fleurdal Mall(26.191,29.158,2125); UFS South Campus(26.212,29.186,750); Heidedal Mall(26.253,29.141,602); Bloemfontein Airport(26.294,29.096,752); Goldfields Mall(26.736,27.976,2067); AECI Mining Chemicals(27.852,26.822,1500); Pakworks(27.964,27.278,573); Lethabo(27.972,26.738,575); Lee Meats(28.055,27.011,740); Ditlhabeng Mall(28.326,28.242,2633); Frankfort Solar Farm(28.482,27.282,3780); Goedgedacht(28.667,28.150,524); UFS QwaQwa Campus(28.822,28.482,750); Setsing Crescent(28.802,28.535,1300); Nestle Harrismith(29.125,28.278,1000) |
Gauteng > 170.3 MW |
Greenway Farms(27.612,26.070,990); RFG(27.772,26.111,1190); Key West Mall(27.780,26.088,1016); SAB Chamdor(27.795,26.155,1400); Vaal Mall(27.822,26.712,2503); Evaton Mall(27.826,26.531,2000); Silverstar Casino(27.829,26.068,500); Signet Terrace(27.829,26.316,975); Cradlestone Mall(27.838,26.061,1000); Trade Route Mall(27.869,26.326,3600); Bedworth Centre(27.879,26.703,1000); Kwena Square(27.887,26.111,759); Clearwater Mall(27.905,26.126,2904); Technikon Labs(27.920,26.189,532); Jackal Creek Corner(27.927,26.052,1090); Dixon Batteries(27.936,26.661,1326); Cosmo Mall(27.940,26.013,1537); Randridge Mall(27.941,26.101,1200); Northgate Mall(27.947,26.059,960); Naledi Ringrollers(27.947,26.644,793); Wesbank(27.952,26.119,2100); Boskruin Village(27.959,26.087,615); Caxton Cartons(27.962,26.201,874); Sovereign Foods(27.968,25.774,1976); Cresta Mall(27.973,26.130,1986); Poly Oak(27.976,26.257,529); LCP Propco(27.979,26.207,657); UJ APK(27.999,26.185,818); Nicolway(28.020,26.053,1109); Lynca Meats(28.020,26.519,960); Southdale Shopping Centre(28.023,26.242,843); KPMG(28.032,26.185,783); Standard Bank(28.039,26.209,561); Rosebank Mall(28.041,26.147,1000); The Rosebank Zone(28.044,26.145,611); The Glen(28.049,26.268,1000); Mall of the South(28.058,26.315,5106); Marriott Melrose Arch(28.067,26.131,1231); Melrose Arch(28.068,26.133,3200); Kyalami Corner(28.075,25.984,1173); Norwood Mall(28.080,26.148,2392); Alex Plaza(28.086,26.106,940); Soshanguve Crossing(28.090,25.549,1222); Rosslyn Brewery(28.091,25.625,1000); Soshanguve Value Centre(28.092,25.500,675); Olievenhout Plaza(28.096,25.924,900); Shell M2(28.104,26.209,600); Mall of Africa(28.107,26.015,4755); Wonderpark Mall(28.118,25.672,4400); Park Meadows(28.115,26.184,1900); Hellermann Tyton(28.117,26.069,700); Eastgate Mall(28.117,26.178,1219); Siemens(28.120,26.005,998); Liquid Telecoms(28.120,26.010,1200); Sky City Mall(28.120,26.414,700); The Boulders(28.127,25.996,2201); Improvon Meadowview(28.133,26.098,622); Alrode Brewery(28.133,26.310,1300); MIFA Industrial Park(28.135,25.963,677); Pick n Pay(28.135,26.106,2340); Mall@Reds(28.137,25.872,2100); Blu Valley Mall(28.141,25.907,750); Greenstone Mall(28.141,26.117,1000); Stoneridge Mall(28.145,26.116,2496); Quagga Centre(28.149,25.748,990); Gayatri(28.152,26.224,4200); Green Valley Mall(28.156,26.118,701); Woolworths Distribution Centre(28.163,25.921,1001); Centurion Lifestyle Centre(28.164,25.879,2925); EcoPoint Office Park(28.168,25.885,1100); Meadowdale Mall(28.170,26.160,901); PPC Hercules(28.171,25.724,2360); Country Bird Germiston(28.178,26.213,2621); OBC Group(28.179,25.918,675); Centurion Mall(28.187,25.858,1320); Mpact(28.185,26.268,1100); AECI(28.174,26.095,4000); Wonderboom Junction(28.189,25.685,1582); PepsiCo(28.191,26.164,1800); Copalcor(28.191,26.257,1375); Graniti Tecnica(28.192,26.110,579); Birch Acres Square(28.193,26.034,559); CBI Electric(28.193,26.157,1100); Midstream(28.198,25.932,2306); Lyttleton Shopping Centre(28.205,25.829,598); Tembi Mall(28.221,26.010,670); Emperors Palace(28.223,26.146,3396); Brooklyn Mall(28.235,25.772,1104); East Rand Mall(28.242,26.182,1726); Queens Corner(28.245,25.732,662); Kolonnade(28.251,25.682,2537); Kolonnade Retail Park(28.252,25.676,1283); Zibo Containers(28.253,25.962,1780); Rosema Bricks(28.265,25.938,1000); Unilever Khanyisa(28.267,26.190,1146); Menlyn Retail Centre(28.277,25.788,950); High Duty Castings(28.277,26.217,506); Nestle Babelegi(28.278,25.351,966); Teraco JB2(28.278,26.075,2000); CSIR(28.279,25.742,558); DSV Park(28.284,26.058,1300); Kwikot(28.294,26.222,1000); Dunlop Belts(28.297,26.206,802); Pick n Pay Hyper(28.305,25.784,1200), Atterbury Value Mart(28.308,25.789,1000); Frankwen Forge(28.310,26.204,556); ABSA Tshwane Campus(28.311,25.720,1000); Lakeside Mall(28.315,26.185,1214); Woodlands Mall(28.316,25.824,1000); Mall@Carnival(28.318,26.525,4240); The Grove(28.324,25.767,1000); Northmead Mall(28.330,26.172,514); Denlyn Shopping Centre(28.333,25.715,510); Heidelberg Mall(28.372,26.493,2233); BAT(28.373,26.512,1586); Atoll(28.376,26.196,522); ERZ KwaThema(28.387,26.282,1200); Mams Mall(28.422,25.703,1000); Element Six(28.456,26.296,1485); Angelo Mall(28.458,26.423,863); McCains(28.460,26.285,1000); Transvaal Galvanisers(28.480;26.401;568) |
KwaZulu Natal > 42.7 MW |
Newcastle(29.945,27.776,3300); Midlands Mall(30.376,29.580,1000); South Coast Mall(30.406,30.798,3221); Belgotex(30.416,29.573,1000); Bracken Timbers(30.613,29.031,1496); Pre-cool Cold Storage(30.658,29.789,1900); MAN Trucks(30.837,29.815,580); Clover Queensburgh(30.879,29.866,1513); Galleria Mall(30.900,30.033,1000); Arbour Crossing(30.908,30.028,1450); Prospecton Brewery(30.929,29.993,1300); Midway Crossing(30.948,29.764,990); Westwood Mall(30.961,29.829,1037); Tropic Plastics(30.978,29.935,515); Springfield Shopping Centre(30.991,29.811,940); Adcock Riverhorse(30.995,29.785,551); Bluff Hillside Mall(31.002,29.930,660); Cornubia Mall(31.055,29.711,5254); Gateway Mall(31.067,29.728,1150); Sibaya Casino(31.100,29.680,2500); Ballito Junction(31.203,29.523,1200); uShaka Mall(31.288,29.346,531); kwaDukuza Mall(31.292,29.334,1172); Atrium Mall(31.472,28.889,500); Boardwalk Inkwazi(32.049,28.755,6800); Mtuba Mall(32.181,28.415,1000) |
Limpopo > 31.6 MW |
Louma Boerdery(27.131,24.510,725); Thaba Mine(27.352,24.754,1000); Reicor Boerdery(27.430,24.766,700); Lephalale Mall(27.704,23.690,1555); Waterberg Boerdery(28.192,23.678,2000); Bela Mall(28.294,24.895,900); Steilloop Shopping Centre(28.622,23.431,798); Mogalakwena(28.924,23.968,616); Tibani Shopping Centre(29.017,23.639,798); Ranch Hotel(29.276,24.046,735); Gogo Fruits(29.294,25.075,1089); Groblersdal Mall(29.404,25.168,1300); Polokwane Brewery(29.475,23.866,1300); Mall@Lebo(29.479,24.316,1100); Mall of the North(29.509,23.873,1300); ZZ2 Rietpol Packhouse(29.597,23.725,795); Limpopo Dairy(29.835,23.110,543); Musina Mall(30.042,22.338,1400); ZZ2 Mooketsi(30.131,23.596,1040); Tsaneng Mall(30.163,23.826,1450); Mpephu Mall(30.188,22.901,616); Steelpoort Shopping Centre(30.208,24.730,972); Letaba Citrus(30.293,23.864,2000); Tubatse Crossing(30.313,24.660,1320); Indigo Fruits Naranja(30.329,24.847,645); Houers Korp(30.397,23.880,1261); Die Eiland(30.673,23.656,800); Indigo Fruit BBI(30.868,24.406,887); Ambrosia Citrus(30.913,24.363,1077); Tshikondeni Mine(30.952,22.508,900) |
Mpumalanga > 25.4 MW |
Rossgro Feeds(28.608,26.148,900); Kendal(28.980,26.086,620); Mall@Siya(29.057,25.115,808); Mall@Emba(29.078,26.545,1020); Secunda Mall(29.182,26.511,1156); Central Mall(29.184,26.506,700); Ben Fluer Mall(29.268,15.900,650); Alzu(29.653,25.894,1123); Blinkwater Mills(29.823,25.423,990); Wesselton Mall(29.969,26.493,504); Oaks Shopping Centre(29.983,26.517,550); Merino Mall(29.994,26.536,2100); Busby Sawmills(30.441,26.813,1200); Warburton Saagmeule(30.443,26.237,832); Tekwani Newington(30.793,26.964,584); Mall@Mfula(30.806,27.010,807); Ilanga Mall(30.956,25.470,1400); Riverside Mall(30.968,25.437,1200); Canary Walk(30.982,25.465,575); Crossing Mall(30.999,25.335,500); Acornhoek Mall(31.041,24.606,1300); Timrite Yaverland(31.058,25.322,720); Onderberg Kooperasie(31.509,25.487,710); Matsamo Mall(31.512,25.678,840); Leopards Creek(31.539,25.443,580); Skukuza(31.589,24.998,1200); Umhlatuzi River Sugar(31.866,25.581,850); Singita Camp(31.979,24.455,1015) |
Northern Cape > 12.0 MW |
Augpad Koelkamers(20.349,28.640,647); Groenheuwel(20.383,28.667,1125); Groot Gariep(20.608,28.771,605); Orange River Cellars(21.208,28.442,592); Upington Airport(21.256,28.417,500); Kalahari Mall(21.257,28.443,1307); Prieska(22.721,29.683,1000); Kathu Village(23.034,27.700,1000); Kathu Heritage Mall(23.068,27.692,627); Hendrie Boerdery(23.738,29.192,1200); Orasol(24.414,29.805,900); Koppieskraal(24.477,28.992,792); Diamond Pavillion(24.764,28.765,1312); Kimberley Airport(24.770,28.790,500) |
North West > 18.4 MW |
Taung Mall(24.746,27.560,700); Tower Mall(26.592,26.878,754); Pioneer Foods(26.663,26.893,1000); Senwes Head Office(26.677,26.859,753); Matlosana Mall(26.704,26.850,5129); Nicolor(26.808,26.902,4000); Sun Village(27.100,25.361,704); Mooirivier Mall(27.106,26.712,1000); Rustenburg Mall(27.227,25.662,2233); Waterfall Mall(27.252,25.707,574); Dikhololo(27.743,25.411,611); Brits Mall(27.803,25.650,1000) |
Western Cape > 47.7 MW |
Robben Island(18.380,33.807,666); Wembley Square(18.422,33.933,550); Constantia Village(18.445,34.022,814); Cavendish Square(18.463,33.980,1000); Newlands Brewery(18.467,33.973,700); Bayside Mall(18.489,33.824,500); Martin and Martin(18.498,33.930,550); Maskam Mall(18.508,31.673,535); Old Mutual(18.511,33.923,1000); Vodacom(18.519,33.891,542); Propet(18.533,33.819,1200); SAFT Durbanville(18.551,33.817,1799); Golden Arrow(18.564,33.930,820); Plattekloof Village(18.573,33.865,994); Shoprite Park(18.592,33.907,1639); Fair Cape Dairies(18.606,33.752,560); Mega Park(18.654,33.922,1200); Shoprite Basson(18.682,33.896,1000); Soneike Mall(18.683,33.909,780); Zibo Containers(18.705,33.952,529); Shoprite Kraaifontein(18.726,33.855,634); Sitari Village Mall(18.779,34.051,635); Waterstone Mall(18.823,34.071,800); Perdeberg(18.824,33.658,800); Gordons Bay Mall(18.882,34.151,502); Rooibos(18.887,32.187,1000); Cedar Mill Mall(18.889,32.185,851); Tokara(18.916,33.911,780); Marlenique(18.957,33.826,594); Boschendal(18.964,33.885,729); Paarl Mall(18.967,33.765,2500); RFG(18.974,33.652,929); SAFT Paarl(18.977,33.716,1000); Two A Day(19.033,34.153,1129); Chiltern Farms(19.136,34.309,530); Doornkraal(19.227,33.248,507); Die Eike(19.237,33.227,1404); Frupak(19.307,33.335,507); Ceres Koelkamers(19.319,33.338,508); Howbill Farm(19.355,33.107,1135); Graaf Fruit(19.363,33.303,570); GRW(19.474,33.631,1585); Pavillion Mall(20.044,34.533,1200); P&B Limeworks(20.074,34.516,1000); Ladismith Cheese(21.256,33.499,1600); Langeberg Mall(22.104,34.149,1354); Klein Karoo(22.231,33.608,1000); George Airport(22.387,34.002,740); Gwaiiing(22.425,33.995,500); George Municipal(22.451,33.983,1000); BCC George(22.474,33.979,1740); Market Square(23.369,34.043,731) |
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Xina [100MW CSP]![]() Google Earth image & closeup |
Site characteristics (from Google Earth) Location: 19.5915 E, 28.8918 S; Altitude: 844 m Site gradient: 0.68°→N, 0.20°→W; Collector space: ~347 ha (at Paulputs substation, 32 km north of Pofadder, Northern Cape) Technology and design CSP (parabolic trough) Solar collector element (SCE): Spacetube 8.2 [a] SCE arrangement: 9x6 = 54 mirrors SCE width: 8.20m; focal length: 2.36 m Reflector: Rioglass; ?.??m x 1.77 per mirror Heat collection element (HCE): Rioglass UVAC90 [a] Storage: 5.5 h[a] ESKOM connection: ??kV to Paulputs substation Layout (from Google Earth) 336 rows, with 20 SCE per row, totaling 6720 SCE Total number of mirrors: 362800 Row length: 329.7 m; Row spacing: 25.62 m |
Contracted power: 100 MW Regulatory details Developer: Abengoa [a]; Commissioned: May 2018 REIPPP bid window: 3; IPPID RE CS 0056_001 DEA EIA ref.: 12/12/20/????; NEAS ref.: DEAT/EIA/????/20?? References and other links [a] NREL Solarpaces website SAHRIS case ID? site |
KaXu [100MW CSP]![]() Google Earth image & closeup |
Site characteristics (from Google Earth) Location: 19.5940 E, 28.8809 S; Altitude: 835 m Site gradient: 0.57°→N, 0.37°→W; Collector space: ~359 ha (at Paulputs substation, 33 km north of Pofadder, Northern Cape) Technology and design CSP (parabolic trough) Solar collector element (SCE): Abengoa Solar E2 [a] SCE arrangement: 7x4 = 28 mirrors SCE width: 5.76m; focal length: 1.71 m Reflector: Rioglass [a]; ?.??m x 1.70 per mirror Heat collection element (HCE): Schott PTR70 [a] Storage 2.5 h [a] ESKOM connection: 132kV to Paulputs substation Layout (from Google Earth) 600 rows, with 20 SCE per row, totaling 12000 SCE Total number of mirrors: 336000 Row length: 248.6 m; Row spacing: 18.01 m |
Contracted power: 100 MW Regulatory details Developer: Abengoa [a]; commissioned: Mar 2015 REIPPP bid window: 1; IPPID 118 DEA EIA ref.: 12/12/20/1832; NEAS ref.: DEAT/EIA/12067/2010 References and other links [a] NREL Solarpaces website renewable-technology.com website, SAHRIS case ID155 site |
Karoshoek 1 [100MW CSP] (Ilanga CSP 1) ![]() Google Earth image & closeup |
Site characteristics (from Google Earth) Location: 21.5348 E, 28.4876 S; Altitude: 876 m Gradient: 0.30°→N, 0.03°→E; Collector space: ~356 ha (30 km east of Upington, Northern Cape) Technology and design CSP (parabolic trough) Solar collector element (SCE): Senertrough SCE arrangement: 7x4 = 28 mirrors SCE width: 5.76m; focal length: 1.71 m Reflector: ? [specs]; ?.??m x 1.70 per mirror Heat collection element (HCE): ? Storage: 5 h [a] ESKOM connection: 132kV to Gordonia substation Layout (from Google Earth) 532 rows, with 24 SCE per row, totaling 12768 SCE Total number of mirrors: 357504 Row length: 297.1 m; Row spacing: 17.21 m |
Contracted power: 100 MW Regulatory details Developer: Emvelo; commissioned: Nov 2018 REIPPP bid window: 3; IPPID 0040_001 DEA EIA ref.: 12/12/20/1585; NEAS ref.: DEAT/EIA/?/? References and other links Ilanga CSP 1 official website [a] NREL Solarpaces website SAHRIS case ID210 site |
Kathu CSP [100MW CSP]![]() Google Earth image & closeup |
Site characteristics (from Google Earth) Location: 23.0280 E, 27.6131 S; Altitude: 1176 m Site gradient: 0.08°→N, 0.22°→W; Collector space: ~403 ha (10 km north of Kathu, Northern Cape) Technology and design CSP (parabolic trough) Solar collector element (SCE): Senertrough-2 SCE arrangement: 8x4 = 32 mirrors SCE width: 6.87m; focal length: 2.00 m Reflector: ? [specs]; ?.??m x 1.60m per mirror Heat collection element (HCE): ? Storage: 4.5 h [a] ESKOM connection: ??kV to ? substation Layout (from Google Earth) 500 rows, with 24 SCE per row, totaling 12000 SCE Total number of mirrors: 387072 Row length: 320.7 m; Row spacing: 20.49 m |
Contracted power: 100 MW Regulatory details Developer: Abengoa; commissioned: Jan 2019 [a] REIPPP bid window: 3.5; IPPID 0066_001 DEA EIA ref.: 12/12/20/1994; NEAS ref.: DEAT/EIA/?/? References and other links [a] Kathu Solar Park official website [a] NREL Solarpaces website SAHRIS case ID4785 site |
Redstone [100MW CSP]![]() Google Earth image & closeup |
Site characteristics (from Google Earth) Location: 23.367 E, 28.297 S; Altitude: 1514 m Site gradient: 0.?°→S, 0.?°→W; Collector space: ~? ha (12 km north-west of Lime Acres, Northern Cape) Technology and design CSP (solar tower) LH-2.5 heliostats [a] Total heliostat number: 41260 [a] Reflector characteristics Brightsource [a] Heliostat area ? m2[] ?x? mirrors, each of size: ????mm x ???mm Storage 12h [a] ESKOM connection: ??kV to ? substation Layout Tower height: 250 m [a] Concentric row spacing: ?.?? m |
Contracted power: 100 MW Regulatory details Developer: Powerchina; Commissioned: Sep 2024 REIPPP bid window: 3.5; IPPID 0247_001 DEA EIA ref.: 12/12/20/?; NEAS ref.: DEAT/EIA/?/? References and other links [a] NREL Solarpaces website ? website, SAHRIS case ID? site |
Khi [50MW CSP]![]() Google Earth image & closeup |
Site characteristics (from Google Earth) Location: 21.0777 E, 28.5394 S; Altitude: 836 m Site gradient: 0.42°→S, 0.16°→W; Collector space: ~308 ha (19 km west of Upington, Northern Cape) Technology and design CSP (solar tower) ASUP 140 heliostats [a] Total heliostat number: 4120 [a] Reflector characteristics Rioglass Heliostat area 140 m2[a] 8x4 mirrors, each of size: ????mm x ???mm Storage 2h [a] ESKOM connection: ??kV to ? substation Layout Tower height: 200 m [a] Concentric row spacing: ?.?? m |
Contracted power: 50 MW Regulatory details Developer: Abengoa; Commissioned: Feb 2016 REIPPP bid window: 1; IPPID 798 DEA EIA ref.: 12/12/20/1831; NEAS ref.: DEAT/EIA/12209/2011 References and other links [a] NREL Solarpaces website ? website, SAHRIS case ID? site |
Bokpoort [50MW CSP]![]() Google Earth image & closeup |
Site characteristics (from Google Earth) Location: 21.9954 E, 28.7259 S; Altitude: 955 m Site gradient: 0.12°→S, 0.19°→W; Collector space: ~225 ha (at Garona substation, 19 km north of Groblershoop, Northern Cape) Technology and design CSP (parabolic trough) Solar collector element (SCE): SenerTrough [a] SCE arrangement: 7x4 = 28 mirrors SCE width: 5.76m; focal length 1.71m Receiver: FE GmbH, Rp3 annealed; 1.70m x ?.??m per mirror Heat collection element (HCE): Schott PTR70 [a] Storage: 9.3 h [b] ESKOM connection: ??kV to Garona substation Layout (from Google Earth) 360 rows, with 24 SCE per row, totaling 8640 SCE Total number of mirrors: 241920 Row length: 296.8 m; Row spacing: 17.23 m |
Contracted power: 50 MW Regulatory details Developer: Acwa Power[a]; commissioned: Mar 2016 REIPPP bid window: 2; IPPID 002 DEA EIA ref.: 12/12/20/1920; NEAS ref.: DEAT/EIA/12226/2011 References and other links [a] NREL Solarpaces website [b] ACWA Power website [c] SAHRIS case ID545 site |
Touws River [36MW CPV]![]() Google Earth image & closeup |
Site characteristics Location: 19.9240 E, 33.4127 S; Altitude: 856 m Site gradient: 1.24°→N, 0.00°→W; Collector space: ~141 ha (10 km west of Touws River, Western Cape) Technology and design Concentrated PV Fully tracking solar position (2-axis) Total solar panel number: 1500 tables [a] = 18000 modules Panel characteristics Solar system type: Soitec CX-S530-II [a]; Module type: CX-M500 [a] Rated power per module: 2455 W Size: 3670mm x 2390mm; 60x40 = 2400 cells per module Total power: 44190.00 kW (~44.2 MW) Layout 6x2 (portrait) = 12 modules per system Row spacing: 25.05 m E-W, 27.01 m N-S (rectangular pattern) Electrical Inverters: 60; Type: GPtech PV630WD ESKOM connection: 22kV to Touwsrivier substation |
Regulatory details Developer: Soitec; Commissioned: Dec 2014 REIPPP bid window: 1; IPPID 037 DEA EIA ref.: 12/12/20/1956; NEAS ref.: DEAT/EIA/12205/2011 References and other links [a] wikiwand Touwsrivier CPV website SAHRIS case ID? site |
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Lichtenburg 2 [100MW PV]![]() Google Earth image & closeup |
Site characteristics Location: 26.1007 E, 26.0561 S; Altitude: 1506 m Site gradient: 0.14°→S; 0.01°→W; Collector space: ~175 ha (at ? substation, 12 km NW of Lichtenburg, North West) Technology and design PV (bifacial) Tracking about single north-south axis (1-axis) Total solar module number: ? Panel characteristics Solar module type: ? Rated power per module: ? W Size: ?mm x ?mm; ?x? = ? cells per module Total power: 8?.00 kW (~?.? MW) Layout 31x2 (portrait) = 62 modules per table Row spacing: 5.90 m Electrical Inverters: ?; Type: ? ESKOM connection: 33kV to ? substation |
Regulatory details Developer: SOLA; Commissioned: 202? REIPPP bid window: N/A; IPPID N/A DEA EIA ref.: 14/12/16/3/3/2/1092; NEAS ref.: DEAT/EIA/? References and other links ? website, SAHRIS case ID? site |
Lichtenburg 3 [100MW PV]![]() Google Earth image & closeup |
Site characteristics Location: 26.1326 E, 26.0434 S; Altitude: 1507 m Site gradient: 0.03°→S; 0.04°→W; Collector space: ~186 ha (at ? substation, 12 km N of Lichtenburg, North West) Technology and design PV (bifacial) Tracking about single north-south axis (1-axis) Total solar module number: ? Panel characteristics Solar module type: ? Rated power per module: ? W Size: ?mm x ?mm; ?x? = ? cells per module Total power: 8?.00 kW (~?.? MW) Layout 31x2 (portrait) = 62 modules per table Row spacing: 6.01 m Electrical Inverters: ?; Type: ? ESKOM connection: 33kV to ? substation |
Regulatory details Developer: SOLA; Commissioned: 202? REIPPP bid window: N/A; IPPID N/A DEA EIA ref.: 14/12/16/3/3/2/1093; NEAS ref.: DEAT/EIA/? References and other links ? website, SAHRIS case ID? site |
Paleisheuwel [75MW PV]![]() Google Earth image & closeup |
Site characteristics Location: 18.7267 E, 32.4197 S; Altitude: 314 m Site gradient: 1.83°→N; 0.00°→W; Collector space: ~184 ha (at Paleisheuwel substation, 30 km NW of Citrusdal, Western Cape) Technology and design PV (thin film) Fixed tilt angle of 20° with azimuth 0° (N) Total solar module number: 611000 Panel characteristics Solar module type: Sharp NA-E135G5 Rated power per module: 135 W Size: 1402mm x 1001mm; 1x1 = 1 cells per module Total power: 82485.00 kW (~82.5 MW) Layout 14x3 (portrait) = 42 modules per table Row spacing: 7.00 m Electrical Inverters: 96; Type: Santerno SUNWAY TG ESKOM connection: 33kV to Paleisheuwel substation |
Regulatory details Developer: Electra Capital; Commissioned: Apr 2016 REIPPP bid window: 3; IPPID RE PV 0077_001 DEA EIA ref.: 12/12/20/????; NEAS ref.: DEAT/EIA/?????/201? References and other links ? website, SAHRIS case ID? site |
Konkoonsies 2 [75MW PV]![]() Google Earth image & closeup |
Site characteristics Location: 19.5638 E, 28.8939 S; Altitude: 841 m Site gradient: 0.69°→N; 0.33°→W; Collector space: ~210 ha (at Paulputs substation, 31 km N of Pofadder, Northern Cape) Technology and design PV ()? Tracking about single north-south axis (1-axis) Total solar module number: 250160 Panel characteristics Solar module type: CS6U-P Rated power per module: ??? W Size: ????mm x ???mm; ??x? = ?? cells per module Total power: ?????.?? kW (~??.? MW) Layout 30x1 (portrait) = 30 modules per table Row spacing: 5.50 m Electrical Inverters: ?; Type: ? ESKOM connection: ?kV to Paulputs substation |
Regulatory details Developer: Aurora Power Solutions; Commissioned: Sep 2020 REIPPP bid window: 4; IPPID 0046_012 DEA EIA ref.: 14/12/16/3/3/2/2443; NEAS ref.: ? References and other links ? website, SAHRIS case ID9266 site |
Loeriesfontein [75MW PV]![]() Google Earth image & closeup |
Site characteristics Location: 19.6092 E, 30.5066 S; Altitude: 944 m Site gradient: 0.66°→S; 0.10°→W; Collector space: ~207 ha (near Helios substation, 52 km north of Loeriesfontein, Northern Cape) Technology and design PV ()? Tracking about single north-south axis (1-axis) Total solar module number: ? Panel characteristics Solar module type: ? Rated power per module: ? W Size: ????mm x ???mm; ??x? = ?? cells per module Total power: ?????.?? kW (~??.? MW) Layout 30x2? (portrait) = ? modules per table Row spacing: 6.00 m Electrical Inverters: ?; Type: Sungrow SG3125HV ESKOM connection: ?kV to Helios substation |
Regulatory details Developer: Solar Capital; Commissioned: May 2023 REIPPP bid window: 4; IPPID 0050_001 DEA EIA ref.:E: ?; NEAS ref.: ? References and other links Solar Capital website, SAHRIS case ID? site |
Dyasonsklip 2 [75MW PV]![]() Google Earth image & closeup |
Site characteristics Location: 21.0581 E, 28.5666 S; Altitude: 830 m Site gradient: 0.04°→S; 0.17°→E; Collector space: ~201 ha (22 km W of Upington, Northern Cape) Technology and design PV ()? Tracking about single north-south axis (1-axis) Total solar module number: ? Panel characteristics Solar module type: ? Rated power per module: ??? W Size: ????mm x ???mm; ??x? = ?? cells per module Total power: ?????.?? kW (~??.? MW) Layout 29x1 (portrait) = 29 modules per table Row spacing: 6.00 m Electrical Inverters: 20; Type: Green Power Technologies WD3 ESKOM connection: 33kV to ? substation |
Regulatory details Developer: Scatec; Commissioned: ? 2020 REIPPP bid window: 4; IPPID 0045_013 DEA EIA ref.: 14/12/16/3/3/2/538; NEAS ref.: DEAT/EIA/00?/201? References and other links ? website, SAHRIS case ID? site |
Dyasonsklip 1 [75MW PV]![]() Google Earth image & closeup |
Site characteristics Location: 21.0715 E, 28.5730 S; Altitude: 826 m Site gradient: 0.27°→S; 0.10°→E; Collector space: ~183 ha (22 km W of Upington, Northern Cape) Technology and design PV ()? Tracking about single north-south axis (1-axis) Total solar module number: 277500 Panel characteristics Solar module type: BYD ? Rated power per module: 310 W Size: ????mm x ???mm; 12x6 = 72 cells per module Total power: 86025.00 kW (~86.0 MW) Layout 29x1 (portrait) = 29 modules per table Row spacing: 6.01 m Electrical Inverters: 37; Type: Sunny Central 2200 ESKOM connection: 33kV to ? substation |
Regulatory details Developer: Scatec; Commissioned: Feb 2020 REIPPP bid window: 4; IPPID 0045_012 DEA EIA ref.: 14/12/16/3/3/2/538; NEAS ref.: DEAT/EIA/00?/201? References and other links ? website, SAHRIS case ID? site |
Sirius [75MW PV]![]() Google Earth image & closeup |
Site characteristics Location: 21.0973 E, 28.5443 S; Altitude: 825 m Site gradient: 0.12°→S; 0.85°→E; Collector space: ~182 ha (17 km SW of Upington, Northern Cape) Technology and design PV ()? Tracking about single north-south axis (1-axis) Total solar module number: 273600 Panel characteristics Solar module type: BYD 315W Rated power per module: 315 W Size: 1956mm x 992mm; 12x6 = 72 cells per module Total power: 86184.00 kW (~86.2 MW) Layout 29x1 (portrait) = 29 modules per table Row spacing: 6.00 m Electrical Inverters: 37; Type: Sunny Central 2200 ESKOM connection: 33kV to ? substation |
Regulatory details Developer: Scatec; Commissioned: Feb 2020 REIPPP bid window: 4; IPPID 0006_008 DEA EIA ref.: 14/12/16/3/3/2/469; NEAS ref.: DEA/EIA/0001702/2013 References and other links ? website, SAHRIS case ID1844 site |
Prieska PV [75MW PV] (Klipgats Pan, Prieska PV4) ![]() Google Earth image & closeup |
Site characteristics Location: 22.3152 E, 30.0358 S; Altitude: 1056 m Site gradient: 0.23°→S; 0.41°→W; Collector space: ~171 ha (at Kronos substation, 13 km south of Copperton, Northern Cape) Technology and design PV (monocrystalline) Tracking about single north-south axis (1-axis) Total solar panel number: 194240 Panel characteristics Solar panel type: SunPower E20 435 Rated power per panel: 435 W Size: 2067mm x 1046mm; 16x8 = 128 cells per panel Total power: 84494.40 kW (~84.5 MW) Layout 40x1 (portrait) = 40 panels per unit Row spacing: 5.9 m Electrical Inverters: 100; Type: SMA Sunny Central 760CP XT ESKOM connection: ? to Kronos substation |
Regulatory details Developer: Mulilo; Commissioned: ? REIPPP bid window: 3; IPPID RE PV 0269_003 DEA EIA ref.: 12/12/20/2501; NEAS ref.: DEA/EIA/0000611/2011 References and other links Mulilo website, SAHRIS case ID315 site |
Prieska Sonnedix [75MW PV] (Hoekplaas) ![]() Google Earth image & closeup |
Site characteristics Location: 22.3625 E, 30.0212 S; Altitude: 1095 m Site gradient: 0.22°→S; 0.48°→E; Collector space: ~119 ha (at Kronos substation, 12 km south of Copperton, Northern Cape) Technology and design PV (polycrystalline) Fixed tilt angle of ??° with azimuth 0° (N) Total solar panel number: 282720 Panel characteristics Solar panel type: BYD P6C-36-DG Rated power per panel: 305 W Size: 1967mm x 990mm; 12x6 = 72 cells per panel Total power: 86229.60 kW (~86.2 MW) Layout 6x2 (portrait) = 12 panels per unit Row spacing: 6.69 m Electrical Inverters: 80; Type: AEG Protect PV.800 ESKOM connection: Prieska PV3 132kV to Kronos substation |
Regulatory details Developer: Mulilo; Commissioned: Jul 2016 REIPPP bid window: 3; IPPID RE PV 0269_002 DEA EIA ref.: 12/12/20/2503; NEAS ref.: DEAT/EIA/0000605/2011 References and other links Mulilo website, SAHRIS case ID1467 site |
Kathu [75MW PV] (Reisa Kathu) ![]() Google Earth image & closeup |
Site characteristics Location: 22.9218 E, 27.6014 S; Altitude: 1139 m Site gradient: 0.11°→N; 0.18°→W; Collector space: ~205 ha (4 km east of Dibeng, Northern Cape) Technology and design PV (polycrystalline)? Tracking about single north-south axis (1-axis) Total solar panel number: 343200 [a] Panel characteristics Solar panel type: Jinko JKM-250P-60 Rated power per panel: 230 W Size: 1650mm x 992mm; 10x6 = 60 cells per module Total power: 78936.00 kW (~78.9 MW) Layout ??x1 (portrait) = ?? modules per table Row spacing: 4.60 m Electrical Inverters: 108; Type: Santerno ESKOM connection: 22kV to Fox substation |
Regulatory details Developer: Building Energy; Commissioned: Aug 2014 [a] REIPPP bid window: 1; IPPID 444 DEA EIA ref.: 12/12/20/1858; NEAS ref.: DEAT/EIA/12336/2011 References and other links [a] REISA Kathu website SAHRIS case ID? site |
Adams 2 [75MW PV]![]() Google Earth image & closeup |
Site characteristics Location: 23.0132 E, 27.3662 S; Altitude: 1109 m Site gradient: 0.12°→N; 0.27°→W; Collector space: ~185 ha (at ? substation, 19 km south of Hotazel, Northern Cape) Technology and design PV (thin film) Fixed tilt angle of ??° with azimuth 0° (N) Total solar module number: 611100 Panel characteristics Solar module type: ? Rated power per module: ??? W Size: ????mm x ???mm; 1x1 = 1 cells per module Total power: ?????.?? kW (~??.? MW) Layout 7x3 (portrait) = 21 modules per table Row spacing: 7.00 m Electrical Inverters: 96; Type: SunwayTM TG 760 1000V ESKOM connection: ??kV to ? substation |
Regulatory details Developer: Enel; Commissioned: Feb 2017 REIPPP bid window: 3; IPPID RE PV 0006_004 DEA EIA ref.: 12/12/20/2567; NEAS ref.: DEAT/EIA/00739/2011 References and other links ? website, SAHRIS case ID7201 site |
Jasper [75MW PV]![]() Google Earth image & closeup |
Site characteristics Location: 23.3815 E, 28.3090 S; Altitude: 1538 m Site gradient: 0.14°→S; 0.73°→W; Collector space: ~146 ha (11 km west of Lime Acres, Northern Cape) Technology and design PV (polycrystalline) Fixed tilt angle of ??° with azimuth 0° (N) Total solar module number: 325600 [a] Panel characteristics Solar module type: Yingli YL295P-35b Rated power per module: 295 W Size: 1970mm x 990mm; 12x6 = 72 cells per module Total power: 95981.20 kW (~96.0 MW) Layout 20x2 (portrait) = 40 modules per table Row spacing: 6.78 m Electrical Inverters: 78; Type: INGECON SUN Power Max (1.019 MW) [a] ESKOM connection: 132kV to ? substation |
Regulatory details Developer: Solar Reserve; Commisioned: Dec 2014 [a] REIPPP bid window: 2; IPPID 562 DEA EIA ref.: 12/12/20/????; NEAS ref.: DEAT/EIA/?????/201? References and other links [a] Jasper Power official website SAHRIS case ID? site |
De Aar 3 [75MW PV] (Lilitha) ![]() Google Earth image & closeup |
Site characteristics Location: 24.0799 E, 30.5792 S; Altitude: 1246 m Gradient: 0.33°→S, 0.23°→W; Collector space: 191 ha [a] (10 km east of De Aar, Northern Cape) Technology and design PV (polycrystalline) [a] thin film? Fixed tilt angle of ??° with azimuth 0° (N) Total solar module number: 300000 [a] Panel characteristics Solar module type: Jinko [a] Rated power per module: 300 W [a] Size: ????mm x ???mm; 12x6 = 72 cells per module Total power: ?????.?? kW (~??.? MW) Layout 6x2 (portrait) = 12 modules per table Row spacing: 10.02 m Electrical Inverters: 363; Type: ? 88 1250kVA transformers (400V -> 20kV) ESKOM connection: 22kV to 132kV Hydra-Beyershoek line |
Regulatory details Developer: Solar Capital; Commissioned: Apr 2016 [a] REIPPP bid window: 2; IPPID 168 DEA EIA ref.: 12/12/20/2048/1; NEAS ref.: DEA/EIA/00009/2010 References and other links Solar capital De Aar 3 official website [a] Lilitha Solar home page SAHRIS case ID? site |
Ilanga Lethemba [75MW PV] (Solar Capital De Aar 1) ![]() Google Earth image & closeup |
Site characteristics Location: 24.102 E, 30.595 S; Altitude: 1253 m (next to ? substation, 11 km east of De Aar, Northern Cape) Utilised area: 282 ha Technology and design PV (thin film) Fixed tilt angle of ??° with azimuth 0° (N) Total solar module number: 203948 Panel characteristics Solar module type: Moncada S4-105 Rated power per module: ??? W Size: 2600mm x 2200mm; ??x? = 216 cells per module Total power: ?????.?? kW (~??.? MW) Layout ??x1 (portrait) = ?? modules per table Row spacing: 4.50 m Electrical Inverters: 363; Type: ? ESKOM connection: ??kV to ? substation |
Regulatory details Developer: Solar Capital; Commissioned: Aug 2014 REIPPP bid window: 1; IPPID 564 DEA EIA ref.: 12/12/20/2048, NEAS ref.: DEA/EIA/0000009/2010 References and other links Solar Capital De Aar 1 website, SAHRIS case ID546 site |
Matla a Bokone [75MW PV] (Droogfontein 2) ![]() Google Earth image & closeup |
Site characteristics Location: 24.7008 E, 28.5672 S; Altitude: 1156 m Site gradient: 0.12°→S; 0.43°→E; Collector space: ~212 ha (20 km N of Kimberley, Northern Cape) Technology and design PV (polycrystalline silicon) Tracking about single north-south axis (1-axis) Total solar module number: 261360 [a] Panel characteristics Solar module type: Suntec STP330-24Vfw [a] Rated power per modulea: 330 W Size: 1960mm x 992mm; 12x6 = 72 cells per module Total power: 86248.80 kW (~86.2 MW) Layout 30x1 (portrait) = 30 modules per table Row spacing: 6.0 m Electrical Inverters: 44; Type: PVS980-58-1909kVA ESKOM connection: ?kV to Warthog substation [a] |
Regulatory details Developer: juwi; Commissioned: Mar 2020 [a] REIPPP bid window: 4; IPPID 0028_002 DEA EIA ref.: 12/12/20/?; NEAS ref.: DEAT/EIA/00?/201? References and other links [a] Matla a Bokone Solar website, SAHRIS case ID? site |
Waterloo [75MW PV]![]() Google Earth image & closeup |
Site characteristics Location: 24.7874 E, 27.0386 S; Altitude: 1201 m Site gradient: 0.35°→S; 0.00°→E; Collector space: ~160 ha (10 km S of Vryburg, North West) Technology and design PV () Tracking about single north-south axis (1-axis) Total solar module number: 261360 [a] Panel characteristics Solar module type: ? Rated power per module: 330 W Size: ????mm x ???mm; 12x6 = 72 cells per module Total power: 86248.80 kW (~86.2 MW) Layout 30x1 (portrait) = 30 modules per table Row spacing: 4.50 m Electrical Inverters: ?; Type: ? ESKOM connection: ?kV to Mookodi substation |
Regulatory details Developer: juwi; Commissioned: Nov 2020 [a] REIPPP bid window: 4; IPPID 0108_003 DEA EIA ref.: 14/12/16/3/3/2/308; NEAS ref.: DEA/EIA/0001090/2012 References and other links [a] Waterloo Solar website, SAHRIS case ID359 site |
Pulida [75MW PV]![]() Google Earth image & closeup |
Site characteristics Location: 24.9255 E, 29.043 S; Altitude: 1141 m Site gradient: 0.04°→N; 0.03°→W; Collector space: ~182 ha (18 km NE of Jacobsdal, Free State) Technology and design PV (thin film) Fixed tilt angle of 20° with azimuth 0° (N) Total solar module number: 611100 [a] Panel characteristics Solar module type: 3Sun ? [a] Rated power per module: 135 W Size: 1402mm x 1001mm [b]; 1x1 = 1 cells per module [b] Total power: ?????.?? kW (~??.? MW) Layout 7x3 (portrait) = 21 modules per table Row spacing: 6.99 m Electrical Inverters: 96; Type: Sunway 1000V TG760 ESKOM connection: ??kV to Kimberley DS-Skietpan 132kV line |
Regulatory details Developer: Enel Green Power; Commissioned: Feb 2017 REIPPP bid window: 3; IPPID 0346 DEA EIA ref.: 14/12/16/3/3/2/391; NEAS ref.: DEA/EIA/0001380/2012 References and other links [a] Power Technology market data [b] enfsolar.com data sheet SAHRIS case ID1745 site |
Zeerust [75MW PV]![]() Google Earth image & closeup |
Site characteristics Location: 26.0682 E, 25.5747 S; Altitude: 1240 m Site gradient: 0.89°→N; 0.18°→W; Collector space: ~162 ha (3 km SW of Zeerust, North West) Technology and design PV ()? Tracking about single north-south axis (1-axis) Total solar module number: 250080 [a] Panel characteristics Solar module type: ? Rated power per module: 345 W [a] Size: ????mm x ???mm; 12x6 = 72 cells per module Total power: 86277.60 kW (~86.3 MW) Layout 30x2 (portrait) = 60 modules per table Row spacing: 4.01 m Electrical Inverters: ?; Type: ? ESKOM connection: ?kV to Kameeldoorn substation |
Regulatory details Developer: Zeerust Power Company; Commissioning: Jan 2021 [a] REIPPP bid window: 4; IPPID 0063_021 DEA EIA ref.: 14/12/16/3/3/2/586; NEAS ref.: DEA/EIA/0002045/2013 References and other links [a] Zeerust Solar official website (includes photos) SAHRIS case ID4056 site |
Dreunberg [75MW PV]![]() Google Earth image & closeup |
Site characteristics Location: 26.2110 E, 30.8375 S; Altitude: 1452 m Site gradient: 0.31°→N; 0.22°→E; Collector space: ~190 ha (20 km north of Burgersdorp, Eastern Cape) Technology and design PV (polycrystalline) Tracking about single north-south axis (1-axis) Total solar module number: 103800[295W]+154440[290W] Panel characteristics Solar module type: Jinko JKM 290P-72 (and 295 version) Rated power per module: 290/295 W Size: 1956mm x 992mm; 12x6 = 72 cells per module Total power: 75408.60 kW (~75.4 MW) Layout 30x1 (portrait) = 30 modules per table Row spacing: 5.0 m Electrical Inverters: 82; Type: SMA SC 850CP XT (and 760 version) (850kW and 760kW) ESKOM connection: ??kV to Dreunberg substation |
Regulatory details Developer: Scatec; Commissioned: Aug 2014 REIPPP bid window: 2; IPPID 527 DEA EIA ref.: 12/12/20/2256; NEAS ref.: DEA/EIA/00291/2011 References and other links [a] Scatec Solar: Dreunberg website SAHRIS case ID1098 site |
Sishen [74MW PV]![]() Google Earth image & closeup |
Site characteristics Location: 22.9309 E, 27.5773 S; Altitude: 1137 m Site gradient: 0.11°→N; 0.19°→W; Collector space: ~321 ha (6 km east of Dibeng, Northern Cape) Technology and design PV (polycrystalline)? Tracking about single north-south axis (1-axis) Total solar module number: 308475 Panel characteristics Solar module type: Jinko JKM-295P-72 Rated power per module: 295 W Size: 1956mm x 992mm; 12x6 = 72 cells per module Total power: 91000.12 kW (~91.0 MW) Layout 20x1 (portrait) = 20 modules per table Row spacing: 6.01 m Electrical Inverters: 78; Type: Ingecon Sun 1000TL M400 DCAC indoor PV ESKOM connection: ??kV to ? substation |
Regulatory details Developer: Acciona; Commissioned: Dec 2014 REIPPP bid window: 2; IPPID 207 DEA EIA ref.: 12/12/20/1860; NEAS ref.: DEAT/EIA/12344/2011 References and other links [a] Acciona: Sishen official website SAHRIS case ID? site |
Kalkbult [75MW PV]![]() Google Earth image & closeup |
Site characteristics Location: 24.1371 E, 30.1590 S; Altitude: 1204 m Site gradient: 0.26°→N; 0.25°→W; Collector space: ~134 ha (at Kalkbult substation, 56 km north of De Aar, Northern Cape) Technology and design PV (polycrystalline) Fixed tilt angle of 30° [c] with azimuth 0° (N) Total solar module number: 312504 Panel characteristics Solar module type: BYD 240P6C-30 [c] Rated power per module: 240 W [c] Size: 1640mm x 992mm; 10x6 = 60 cells per module Total power: 75000.96 kW (~75.0 MW) Layout 24x2 (portrait) = 48 modules per table Row spacing: 7.0 m Electrical Inverters: 84 [c]; Type: SMA SC 800CP XT (800 kW) [c] ESKOM connection: ??kV to Kalkbult substation |
Regulatory details Developer: Scatec; commissioned: Sep 2013 REIPPP bid window: 1; IPPID 159 DEA EIA ref.: 12/12/20/2258/1; NEAS ref.: DEA/EIA/00227/2011 References and other links Scatec Solar: Kalkbult official website SAHRIS case ID988 site [c] Gurupira T and Rix AJ, 2017, South African Universities Power Engineering Conference |
Bokamoso [68MW PV]![]() Google Earth image and closeup |
Site characteristics Location: 26.4025 E, 27.1670 S; Altitude: 1284 m Site gradient: 0.02°→S; 0.67°→E; Collector space: ~136 ha (19 km E of Leeudoringstad, North West) Technology and design PV (monocrystalline silicon) Tracking about single north-south axis (1-axis) Total solar module number: 236580 [a] Panel characteristics Solar module type: ? Rated power per module: 330 W Size: ????mm x ????mm; ??x? = ? cells per module Total power: 78071.40 kW (~78.1 MW) Layout 1x36? (portrait) = ?? modules per table Row spacing: 4.50 m Electrical Inverters: 35; Type: 2000kV ? ESKOM connection: 132kV line to ? substation |
Regulatory details Developer: Sun Edison; Commissioned: Aug 2020 [a] REIPPP bid window: 4; IPPID 0063_020 DEA EIA ref.: 14/12/16/3/3/2/559; NEAS ref.: DEAT/EIA/00?/201? References and other links [a] Bokamoso Solar official website SAHRIS case ID3490 site |
Lesedi [64MW PV]![]() Google Earth image & closeup |
Site characteristics Location: 23.3606 E, 28.3146 S; Altitude: 1511 m Site gradient: 0.36°→S; 0.22°→E; Collector space: ~145 ha (12 km west of Lime Acres, Northern Cape) Technology and design PV (polycrystalline) Fixed tilt angle of 30° with azimuth 0° (N) Total solar panel number: 277632 Panel characteristics Solar module type: Hanwha SF 260-36 (270W) Rated power per module: 270 W Size: 1966mm x 1000mm; 12x6 = 72 cells per module Total power: 74960.64 kW (~75.0 MW) Layout (7+2)x2 (portrait) = 14 (18) modules per table Row spacing: 7.15 m Electrical Inverters: 32; Type: Siemens PVS2000 (2000kW) ESKOM connection: 22kV? to ? substation |
Regulatory details Developer: Solar Reserve; Commissioning: May 2014 REIPPP bid window: 1; IPPID 032 DEA EIA ref.: 12/12/20/1903; NEAS ref.: DEAT/EIA/12214/2011 References and other links Solar Reserve: Lesedi official website SAHRIS case ID? site |
Letsatsi [64MW PV]![]() Google Earth image & closeup |
Site characteristics Location: 25.9214 E, 28.9216 S; Altitude: 1244 m Site gradient: 0.12°→N; 0.38°→W; Collector space: ~144 ha (at Soutdrift substation, 35 km north of Bloemfontein, Free State) Technology and design PV (polycrystalline) Fixed tilt angle of 30° with azimuth 0° (N) Total solar panel number: 277632 Panel characteristics Solar panel type: Hanwha SolarOne SF260-36 P270 Rated power per panel: 270 W Size: 1966mm x 1000mm; 12x6 = 72 cells per panel Total power: 74960.64 kW (~75.0 MW) Layout (7+2)x2 (portrait) = 14 (18) panels per unit Row spacing: 6.8 m Electrical Inverters: 32; Type: Siemens PVS2000 (2000kW) ESKOM connection: 22kV to Soutdrift substation |
Regulatory details Developer: Solar Reserve; Commissioning: May 2014 REIPPP bid window: 1; IPPID 031 DEA EIA ref.: 12/12/20/1972; NEAS ref.: DEAT/EIA/12258/2011 References and other links Solar Reserve: Letsatsi official website SAHRIS case ID? site |
Boshof [60MW PV]![]() Google Earth image & closeup |
Site characteristics Location: 25.1941 E, 28.4658 S; Altitude: 1224 m Site gradient: 0.59°→N; 0.16°→W; Collector space: ~134 ha (9 km north of Boshof, Free State) Technology and design PV (polycrystalline) Tracking about single north-south axis (1-axis) Total solar module number: 218000 [a] Panel characteristics Solar module type: Chint polycrystalline Rated power per module: 300/305/310 W Size: 1956mm x 994mm; 12x6 = 72 cells per module Total power: ?????.?? kW (~??.? MW) Layout (6 or 7)x1 (portrait) = 6 or 7 modules per table Row spacing: 4.00 m Electrical Inverters: ?; Type: ABB PVS800 ESKOM connection: 22kV to new substation on Kimberley-Giraffe 132kV line |
Regulatory details Developer: SunEdison; Commissioned: Oct 2014 REIPPP bid window: 2; IPPID 750 DEA EIA ref.: 12/12/20/2342; NEAS ref.: DEAT/EIA/00387/2011 References and other links [a] Boshof Solar Power official website SAHRIS case ID? site |
Tom Burke [60MW PV]![]() Google Earth image & closeup |
Site characteristics Location: 27.9833 E, 23.0713 S; Altitude: 805 m Site gradient: 0.00°→N; 0.24°→W; Collector space: ~156 ha (1 km west of Tom Burke, Limpopo) Technology and design PV (thin film)? Fixed tilt angle of 20° with azimuth 0° (N) Total solar module number: ? Panel characteristics Solar module type: 3Sun Rated power per module: ??? W Size: ????mm x ???mm; 1x1 = 1 cells per module Total power: ?????.?? kW (~??.? MW) Layout 14x3 (portait) = 42 modules per table Row spacing: 7.0 m Electrical Inverters: 78; Type: Santerno Sunway TG 760 1000V ESKOM connection: ??kV to ? substation |
Regulatory details Developer: Enel Green Power; Commissioned: Aug 2016 REIPPP bid window: 3; IPPID 0338_001 DEA EIA ref.: 12/12/20/2639; NEAS ref.: DEAT/EIA/00830/2011 References and other links ? website, SAHRIS case ID? site |
Tshedza [60MW PV]![]() Google Earth image & closeup |
Site characteristics Location: 28.3622 E, 26.2886 S; Altitude: ? m Site gradient: 0.??°→N?; 0.??°→W?; Collector space: ~? ha (1? km west? of Brakpan, Gauteng) Technology and design PV ()? Tracking about single north-south axis (1-axis) Total solar module number: ? Panel characteristics Solar module type: ? Rated power per module: ??? W Size: ????mm x ???mm; ?x? = ? cells per module Total power: ?????.?? kW (~??.? MW) Layout 25x2 (portait) = 50 modules per table Row spacing: ?.0? m Electrical Inverters: ?; Type: ? ESKOM connection: ??kV to ? substation |
Regulatory details Developer: East Rand Gold; Commissioned: Oct 2024 REIPPP bid window: -; IPPID ? DEA EIA ref.: ?//??/??/????; NEAS ref.: DEAT/EIA/00??/???? References and other links ? website, SAHRIS case ID? site |
Boikanyo [55MW PV] (Greefspan 2) ![]() Google Earth image & closeup |
Site characteristics Location: 23.3118 E, 29.3853 S; Altitude: 1034 m Site gradient: 0.06°→N; 0.11°→W; Collector space: ~143 ha (next to Greefspan substation, 60 km west of Douglas, Northern Cape) Technology and design PV ()? Tracking about single north-south axis (1-axis) Total solar module number: 184822 [a] Panel characteristics Solar module type: ? Rated power per module: 340 W [a] Size: ????mm x ???mm; 12x6 = 72 cells per module Total power: 62839.48 kW (~62.8 MW) Layout 31x2 (portrait) = 62 modules per table Row spacing: 5.04 m Electrical Inverters: ?; Type: ? ESKOM connection: ?kV to Greefspan substation |
Regulatory details Developer: Boikanyo Solar Company; Commissioned: Apr 2021 [a] REIPPP bid window: 4; IPPID 0083_001 DEA EIA ref.: 12/12/20/2645; NEAS ref.: DEAT/EIA/UP_DG/0000017/2012 References and other links [a] Boikanyo official website SAHRIS case ID? site |
Khanyisa [50MW PV]![]() Google Earth image & closeup |
Site characteristics Location: 27.6532 E, 26.4129 S; Altitude: 1623 m Site gradient: 0.37°→S; 0.01°→E; Collector space: ~103 ha next to Goldfields South Deep mine, 10 km S of Westonaria, Gauteng) Technology and design PV ()? Fixed tilt angle of ?° with azimuth 0° (N) Total solar module number: 100980 [a] Panel characteristics Solar module type: ? Rated power per module: 550 W [a] Size: ????mm x ???mm; 24x6 = 144 cells per module Total power: 55539.00 kW (~55.6 MW) Layout 27x2 (portrait) = 54 modules per table Row spacing: 14.17 m Electrical Inverters: 340; Type: 150kW ESKOM connection: ?kV to ? substation |
Regulatory details Developer: Goldfields; Commissioned: Aug 2022 [a] REIPPP bid window: N/A; IPPID N/A DEA EIA ref.: 12/12/20/????; NEAS ref.: DEAT/EIA/UP_DG/00000??/???? References and other links [a] Goldfields South Deep Khanyisa Solar Plant official website SAHRIS case ID? site |
De Wildt [50MW PV]![]() Google Earth image & closeup |
Site characteristics Location: 27.9323 E, 25.6376 S; Altitude: 1226 m Site gradient: 0.77°→N; 0.79°→W; Collector space: ~94 ha (15 km E of Brits, North West) Technology and design PV ()? Tracking about single north-south axis (1-axis) Total solar module number: 169140 [a] Panel characteristics Solar module type: ? Rated power per module: 340 W [a] Size: ????mm x ???mm; 12x6 = 72 cells per module Total power: 57507.60 kW (~57.5 MW) Layout 30x2 (portrait) = 60 modules per table Row spacing: 4.00 m Electrical Inverters: ?; Type: ? ESKOM connection: ? substation to 88kV SAR De Wildt/Brits power line |
Regulatory details Developer: De Wildt Solar [a]; Commissioned: Jan 2021 [a] REIPPP bid window: 4; IPPID 0063_012 DEA EIA ref.: 14/12/16/3/3/2/850; NEAS ref.: DEAT/EIA/UP_DG/00000??/???? References and other links [a] De Wildt Solar official website SAHRIS case ID? site |
De Aar (Mainstream) () [46MW PV]![]() Google Earth image & closeup |
Site characteristics Location: 24.0351 E, 30.6167 S; Altitude: 1234 m Site gradient: 0.43°→N; 0.03°→W; Collector space: ~117 ha (4 km north of De Aar, Northern Cape) Technology and design PV (polycrystalline) Fixed tilt angle of 25° with azimuth 0° (N) Total solar module number: 96140 [295] + 71440 [290] Panel characteristics Solar module type: Suntech STP295[290]-24/Vd Rated power per module: 295 & 290 W Size: 1956mm x 992mm; 12x6 = 72 cells per module Total power: 49078.90 kW (~49.1 MW) Layout 19x5 (landscape) = 95 modules per table Row spacing: 11.61 m Electrical Inverters: 19; Type: SINVERT PVS2400 Electrical connection: 22kV to ESKOM ? substation |
Regulatory details Developer: Mainstream Renewable Power; Commissioned: Apr 2014 REIPPP bid window: 1; IPPID 182 DEA EIA ref.: 12/12/20/2500; NEAS ref.: DEAT/EIA/00607/2011 References and other links Mainstream De Aar Solar Power website SAHRIS case ID? site |
Droogfontein [46MW PV]![]() Google Earth image & closeup |
Site characteristics Location: 24.7519 E, 28.6115 S; Altitude: 1166 m Site gradient: 0.12°→S; 0.37°→W; Collector space: ~111 ha (20 km north of Kimberley, Northern Cape) Technology and design PV (polycrystalline)? Fixed tilt angle of 23° with azimuth 0° (N) Total solar module number: 168720 [a] Panel characteristics Solar module type: Suntech STP290/295 Rated power per module: ??? W Size: 1956mm x 992mm; 12x6 = 72 cells per module Total power: ?????.?? kW (~??.? MW) Layout 19x5 (landscape) = 95 modules per table Row spacing: 11.59 m Electrical Inverters: 19; Type: SINVERT PVS2400 ESKOM connection: 22kV to onsite substation, then 132kV to the ? substation |
Regulatory details Developer: Mainstream; Commissioned: Apr 2014 REIPPP bid window: 1; IPPID 572 DEA EIA ref.: 12/12/20/2024; NEAS ref.: DEA/EIA/0000569/2011 References and other links [a] Droogfontein Solar official website SAHRIS case ID? site |
Aggeneys [40MW PV]![]() Google Earth image & closeup |
Site characteristics Location: 18.8892 E, 29.2395 S; Altitude: 886 m Site gradient: 0.51°→S; 0.23°→W; Collector space: ~103 ha (5 km E of Aggeneys, Northern Cape) Technology and design PV (polycrystalline) Tracking about single north-south axis (1-axis) Total solar module number: 140640 [a] Panel characteristics Solar module type: Renesola JC305M-24/Ab Rated power per module: 305 W Size: 1956mm x 992mm; 12x6 = 72 cells per module Total power: 45091.20 kW (~45.1 MW) Layout 30x1 (portrait) = 30 modules per table Row spacing: 5.50 m Electrical Inverters: 44; Type: ABB-PVS800-57-1000kV ESKOM connection: Soetwater substation linked to 66kV Aggeneys-Gamsberg line |
Regulatory details Developer: Solaire Direct; commissioned: July 2020 [a] REIPPP bid window: 4; IPPID 0308_001 DEA EIA ref.: 12/12/20/?; NEAS ref.: DEAT/EIA/00?/201? References and other links [a] bte renewables Aggeneys website, SAHRIS case ID? site |
Linde [37MW PV]![]() Google Earth image & closeup |
Site characteristics Location: 24.6500 E, 30.9988 S; Altitude: 1387 m Site gradient: 0.48°→N; 0.17°→E; Collector space: ~96 ha (at Linde substation, 22 km east of Hanover, Northern Cape) Technology and design PV (polycrystalline) Tracking about single north-south axis (1-axis) Total solar module number: 137950 Panel characteristics Solar module type: Jinko JKM 290P-72 Rated power per module: 290 W Size: 1956mm x 992mm; 12x6 = 72 cells per module Total power: 40005.50 kW (~40.0 MW) Layout 30x1 (portrait) = 30 modules per table Row spacing: 4.96 m Electrical Inverters: 43; Type: SMA SC 850 CP XT (850kW) with some 900kW units ESKOM connection: ??kV to SAR Linde substation |
Regulatory details Developer: Scatec; commissioned: Jul 2014 REIPPP bid window: 2; IPPID 523 DEA EIA ref.: 12/12/20/2258/2-3; NEAS ref.: DEA/EIA/00227/2011 References and other links Scatec Solar: Linde official website SAHRIS case ID988 site |
Witkop [30MW PV]![]() Google Earth image & closeup |
Site characteristics Location: 29.3668 E, 24.0421 S; Altitude: 1359 m Site gradient: 0.49°→S; 1.19°→E; Collector space: ~65 ha (at Witkop substation, 17 km south of Polokwane, Limpopo) Technology and design PV (polycrystalline silicon) Tracking about single north-south axis (1-axis) Total solar module number: 127000 Panel characteristics Solar module type: ? Rated power per module: 295 W Size: ????mm x ???mm; 12x6 = 72 cells per module Total power: ?????.?? kW (~??.? MW) Layout 13x3 + 1 (landscape) = 40 modules per table Row spacing: 6.00 m Electrical Inverters: ?; Type: ? ESKOM connection: 22kV to Witkop substation |
Regulatory details Developer: Sun Edison; Commissioned: Sep 2014 REIPPP bid window: 1; IPPID 035 DEA EIA ref.: 12/12/20/2153; NEAS ref.: DEAT/EIA/00144/2011 References and other links ? website, SAHRIS case ID? site |
Soutpan [28MW PV]![]() Google Earth image & closeup |
Site characteristics Location: 29.2514 E, 22.9922 S; Altitude: 824 m Site gradient: 0.26°→N; 0.28°→W; Collector space: ~62 ha (6 km north of Vivo, Limpopo) Technology and design PV (polycrystalline)? Tracking about single north-south axis (1-axis) Total solar module number: 108560 Panel characteristics Solar module type: Chint 295Wp Rated power per module: 295 W Size: 1954mm x 990mm; 12x6 = 72 cells per module Total power: ?????.?? kW (~??.? MW) Layout 13x3+1 (landscape) = 40 modules per table Row spacing: 6.04 m Electrical Inverters: ?; Type: ABB PVS800 ESKOM connection: 22kV to Soutpan substation |
Regulatory details Developer: Sun Edison; Commissioned: Jul 2014 REIPPP bid window: 1; IPPID 052 DEA EIA ref.: 12/12/20/2214; NEAS ref.: DEAT/EIA/00290/2011 References and other links [a] soutpansolar.co.za, SAHRIS case ID? site |
Prieska (Mulilo) [20MW PV] (Prieska PV1) ![]() Google Earth image & closeup |
Site characteristics Location: 22.3199 E, 29.9672 S; Altitude: 1086 m Site gradient: 0.87°→N, 0.04°→W; Collector space: ~39 ha (at Cuprum substation, 5 km south of Copperton, Northern Cape) Technology and design PV (polycrystalline) Fixed tilt angle of ??° with azimuth 0° (N) Total solar panel number: 89760 Panel characteristics Solar panel type: Trina TSM-PC05.08 Rated power per panel: 230 W Size: 1650mm x 992mm; 10x6 = 60 cells per panel Total power: 20644.80 kW (~20.6 MW) Layout ??x4 (landscape) = ?? panels per unit Row spacing: 8.03 m Electrical Inverters: ?; Type: ? ESKOM connection: 11kV to 11kV line between Cuprum and Kronos substations |
Regulatory details Developer: Mulilo; Commissioned: Oct 2014 REIPPP bid window: 1; IPPID 065 DEA EIA ref.: 12/12/20/1722; NEAS ref.: DEAT/EIA/12353/2011 References and other links Mulilo website, SAHRIS case ID? site |
Herbert [20MW PV]![]() Google Earth image & closeup |
Site characteristics Location: 23.8001 E, 29.0006 S; Altitude: 1033 m Site gradient: 0.27°→S, 0.35°→E; Collector space: ~107 ha (6 km north of Douglas, Northern Cape) Technology and design PV (polycrystalline) Fully tracking solar position (2-axis) Total solar module number: 91908 [a] Panel characteristics Solar module type: Tenesol TE240-60P+ Rated power per module: 240 W Size: 1660mm x 990mm; 10x6 = 60 cells per module Total power: 22057.92 kW (~22.1 MW) Layout (1x4)+(3x5)+(1x4) (landscape) = 23 modules per tracker Spacing between adjacent trackers: 15.57 m EW, 12.95 m NS (hexagonal) Electrical Inverters: 1332; Type: SMA Sunny 15000TL 32 transformers ESKOM connection: ?kV to Herbert substation |
Regulatory details Developer: AE-AMD; Commissioned: Apr 2014 [a] REIPPPP bid window: 1; IPPID 696 DEA EIA ref.: 12/12/20/1941; NEAS ref.: DEAT/EIA/12285/2011 References and other links [a] Herbert Solar website, SAHRIS case ID? site |
Upington [10MW PV] (Upington Airport) ![]() Google Earth image & closeup |
Site characteristics Location: 21.2680 E, 28.4183 S; Altitude: 827 m Site gradient: 0.58°→S, 0.36°→W; Collector space: ~19 ha (5 km north of Upington, Northern Cape) Technology and design PV (polycrystalline silicon) Fixed tilt angle of 25° with azimuth 0° (N) Total solar module number: 60564 Panel characteristics Solar module type: ? Rated power per module: ? W Size: ????mm x ???mm; 1x1 = 1 cells per module Total power: ?????.?? kW (~??.? MW) Layout 28x3 (portrait) = 84 modules per table Row spacing: 7.14 m Electrical Inverters: ?; Type: ? ESKOM connection: ??kV to ? substation |
Regulatory details Developer: ?; Commissioned: Jul 2014 REIPPP bid window: 2; IPPID 764 DEA EIA ref.: 12/12/20/????; NEAS ref.: DEAT/EIA/????/20?? References and other links ? website, SAHRIS case ID? site |
Adams [10MW PV] (Adams Aurora) ![]() Google Earth image & closeup |
Site characteristics Location: 23.0038 E, 27.3867 S; Altitude: 1108 m Site gradient: 0.08°→N, 0.39°→W; Collector space: ~20 ha (21 km south of Hotazel, Northern Cape) Technology and design PV (bifacial) [a] Tracking about single north-south axis (1-axis) Total solar module numbera: 24000 [a] Panel characteristics Solar module type: ? Rated power per module: ? W Size: ????mm x ???mm; 12x6 = 72 cells per module Total power: ?????.?? kW (~??.? MW) Layout ??x2 (portrait) = ?? modules per table Row spacing: ? m Electrical Inverters: ?; Type: ? ESKOM connection: ?kV to ? substation |
Regulatory details Developer: Amazon; Commissioned: ? 202? REIPPP bid window: N/A; IPPID N/A DEA EIA ref.: 12/12/20/????; NEAS ref.: DEAT/EIA/????/???? References and other links [a] Sola Group's Adams Solar website SAHRIS case ID? site |
De Aar (Mulilo) [10MW PV]![]() Google Earth image & closeup |
Site characteristics Location: 24.0054 E, 30.6279 S; Altitude: 1233 m Site gradient: 0.38°→N, 0.48°→E; Collector space: ~19 ha (2 km north of De Aar, Northern Cape) Technology and design PV (polycrystalline silicon) Fixed tilt angle of 20° with azimuth 0° (N) Total solar module number: 44880 Panel characteristics Solar module type: Trina TSM-PC05.08 Rated power per module: 230 W Size: 1650mm x 992mm; 10x6 = 60 cells per module Total power: 10322.40 kW (~10.3 MW) Layout 9?x4 (landscape) = 36? modules per table Row spacing: 8.05 m Electrical Inverters: 20; Type: GP Tech ESKOM connection: 22kV to De Aar substation |
Regulatory details Developer: Mulilo; Commissioned: Aug 2014 REIPPP bid window: 1; IPPID 064 DEA EIA ref.: 12/12/20/1673; NEAS ref.: DEAT/EIA/6411/2009 References and other links Mulilo website, SAHRIS case ID194 site |
Aurora [10MW PV] (Aurora-Rietvlei) ![]() Google Earth image & closeup |
Site characteristics Location: 18.5029 E, 32.6430 S; Altitude: 136 m Site gradient: 1.37°→N, 0.45°→E; Collector space: ~19 ha (7 km north of Aurora, Western Cape) Technology and design PV (polycrystalline silicon) Fixed tilt angle of ??° with azimuth 0° (N) Total solar module number: 36440 [a] Panel characteristics Solar module type: Renesola [a] Rated power per module: 300 W [a] Size: 1956mm x 992mm; 12x6 = 72 cells per module Total power: 10932.00 kW (~10.9 MW) Layout 10x4 (landscape) = 40 modules per table Row spacing: 8.12 m Electrical Inverters: 8; Type: ? ESKOM connection: 22kV to Vredelust substation |
Regulatory details Developer: Solairedirect; Commissioned: ? 2014 REIPPP bid window: 2; IPPID 373 DEA EIA ref.: 12/12/20/2033; NEAS ref.: DEA/EIA/00073/2011 References and other links [a] Aurora-Rietvlei Solar official website SAHRIS case ID? site |
Konkoonsies [10MW PV]![]() Google Earth image & closeup |
Site characteristics Location: 19.5553 E, 28.8892 S; Altitude: 834 m Site gradient: 0.57°→N, 0.22°→W; Collector space: ~17 ha (at Paulputs substation, 31 km north of Pofadder, Northern Cape) Technology and design PV (polycrystalline) Fixed tilt angle of ??° with azimuth 0° (N) Total solar module number: 43008 [c] Panel characteristics Solar module type: BYD 250 P6-30 [c] Rated power per module: 250 W Size: 1640mm x 992mm; 10x6 = 60 cells per module Total power: 10752.00 kW (~10.8 MW) Layout 12x4 (landscape) = 48 modules per table Row spacing: 6.97 m Electrical Inverters: 16 [c]; Type: SMA Sunny Central 630CP [c] 8 1250kVA transformers ESKOM connection: 33kV to Paulputs substation |
Regulatory details Developer: BioTherm Energy; Commissioned: Dec 2013 [c] REIPPP bid window: 1; IPPID 128 EIA: 12/12/20/2443; NEAS no.: DEA/EIA/0000127/2011 References and other links [a] Konkoonsies Solar Power official website SAHRIS case ID292 site [c] juwi fact sheet |
Aries [10MW PV] (Klein Zwart Bast) ![]() Google Earth image & closeup |
Site characteristics Location: 20.7852 E, 29.4965 S; Altitude: 941 m Site gradient: 0.05°→S, 0.26°→W; Collector space: ~17 ha (at Aries substation, 36 km west of Kenhardt, Northern Cape) Technology and design PV (polycrystalline) Fixed tilt angle of ??° with azimuth 0° (N) Total solar panel number: 43008 Panel characteristics Solar module type: BYD 250 P6C-30 Rated power per module: 250 W Size: 1640mm x 992mm; 10x6 = 60 cells per module Total power: 10752.00 kW (~10.8 MW) Layout 12x4 (landscape) = 48 modules per table Row spacing: 6.97 m Electrical Inverters: 16; Type: SMA Sunny Central 630CP XT (630kW) ESKOM connection: 22kV to Aries substation |
Regulatory details Developer: BioTherm Energy; Commissioned: Mar 2014 REIPPPP bid window: 1; IPPID 163 DEA EIA ref.: 12/12/20/2430; NEAS ref.: DEA/EIA/0000525/2011 References and other links [a] Aries Solar Power official website SAHRIS case ID607 site |
Greefspan [10MW PV] (Greefspan 1) ![]() Google Earth image & closeup |
Site characteristics Location: 23.3116 E, 29.3906 S; Altitude: 1035 m Site gradient: 0.15°→S, 0.00°→W; Collector space: ~48 ha (at Greefspan substation, 60 km west of Douglas, Northern Cape) Technology and design PV (polycrystalline) Fully tracking solar position (2-axis) Total solar module number: 45954 Panel characteristics Solar module type: Tenesol TE240-60P+ Rated power per module: 240 W Size: 1660mm x 990mm; 10x6 = 60 cells per module Total power: 11028.96 kW (~11.0 MW) Layout (1x4)+(3x5)+(1x4) (landscape) = 23 modules per tracker Spacing between adjacent trackers: 14.03 m EW, 13.04 m NS (hexagonal) Electrical Inverters: 666; Type: Powador 39.0 TL3-M-INT ESKOM connection: 22kV to Greefspan substation |
Regulatory details Developer: AE-AMD; Commissioned: Apr 2014 REIPPPP bid window: 1; IPPID 443 DEA EIA ref.: 12/12/20/1942; NEAS ref.: DEAT/EIA/12296/2011 References and other links Sunpower Greefspan website, SAHRIS case ID? site |
Tshepong [10MW PV]![]() Google Earth image & closeup |
Site characteristics Location: 27.7038 E, 27.8684 S; Altitude: 1336 m Site gradient: 0.29°→N, 0.08°→W; Collector space: ~17 ha (2 km east of Odendaalsrus centre, Free State) Technology and design PV () Tracking about single north-south axis (1-axis) Total solar module number: ? Panel characteristics Solar module type: ? Rated power per module: ? W Size: ????mm x ???mm; ??x? = ?? cells per module Total power: ????.?0 kW (~?.?? MW) Layout 27x2 (portrait) = 54 modules per table Row spacing: 5.51 m Electrical Inverters: ?; Type: ? ESKOM connection: ??kV to ? substation |
Regulatory details Developer: ?; Commissioned: ? REIPPP bid window: N/A; IPPID N/A DEA EIA ref.: 12/12/20/????; NEAS ref.: DEAT/EIA/000??/20?? References and other links ? website, SAHRIS case ID? site |
Eland [10MW PV]![]() Google Earth image & closeup |
Site characteristics Location: 26.7082 E, 27.9264 S; Altitude: 1355 m Site gradient: 0.22°→S, 0.78°→W; Collector space: ~15 ha (6 km south-east of Odendaalsrus, Free State) Technology and design PV () Tracking about single north-south axis (1-axis) Total solar module number: ? Panel characteristics Solar module type: ? Rated power per module: ? W Size: ????mm x ???mm; ??x? = ?? cells per module Total power: ????.?0 kW (~?.?? MW) Layout 27x2 (portrait) = 54 modules per table Row spacing: 5.51 m Electrical Inverters: ?; Type: ? ESKOM connection: ??kV to ? substation |
Regulatory details Developer: ?; Commissioned: ? REIPPP bid window: N/A; IPPID N/A DEA EIA ref.: 12/12/20/????; NEAS ref.: DEAT/EIA/000??/20?? References and other links ? website, SAHRIS case ID? site |
Safripol [10MW PV]![]() Google Earth image & closeup |
Site characteristics Location: 27.8662 E, 26.8028 S; Altitude: 1479 m Site gradient: 0.78°→N, 1.08°→E; Collector space: ~14 ha (Industrial Zone 2, 4 km east of Sasolburg, Free State) Technology and design PV () Tracking about single north-south axis (1-axis) Total solar module number: 15220 Panel characteristics Solar module type: ? Rated power per module: ? W Size: ????mm x ???mm; ??x? = ?? cells per module Total power: ????.?0 kW (~?.?? MW) Layout 21x2 (portrait) = 42 modules per table Row spacing: 5.51 m Electrical Inverters: ?; Type: ? ESKOM connection: ??kV to ? substation |
Regulatory details Developer: Safripol; Commissioned: ? REIPPP bid window: N/A; IPPID N/A DEA EIA ref.: 12/12/20/????; NEAS ref.: DEAT/EIA/000??/20?? References and other links ? website, SAHRIS case ID? site |
Elikhulu [10MW PV] (Evander Mines Solar Park) ![]() Google Earth image & closeup |
Site characteristics Location: 29.0909 E, 26.4668 S; Altitude: 1606 m Site gradient: 0.10°→N, 0.68°→W; Collector space: ~24 ha (at Kinco substation, 2 km west of Evander, Mpumalanga) Technology and design PV () Tracking about single north-south axis (1-axis) Total solar module number: 26640 Panel characteristics Solar module type: ? Rated power per module: ? W Size: ????mm x ???mm; ??x? = ?? cells per module Total power: ????.?0 kW (~?.?? MW) Layout 30x2 (portrait) = 60 modules per table Row spacing: 6.51 m Electrical Inverters: ?; Type: ? ESKOM connection: ??kV to ? substation |
Regulatory details Developer: Pan African Resources; Commissioned: May 2022 REIPPP bid window: N/A; IPPID N/A DEA EIA ref.: 12/12/20/????; NEAS ref.: DEAT/EIA/000??/20?? References and other links ? website, SAHRIS case ID? site |
Vredendal [10MW PV]![]() Google Earth image & closeup |
Site characteristics Location: 18.5052 E, 31.6347 S; Altitude: 108 m Site gradient: 0.32°→N, 0.13°→E; Collector space: ~19 ha (4 km north of Vredendal, Western Cape) Technology and design PV (polycrystalline silicon) Fixed tilt angle of ??° with azimuth 0° (N) Total solar module number: 35000 [a] Panel characteristics Solar module type: Renesola [a] Rated power per module: 300 W [a] Size: 1956mm x 992mm; 12x6 = 72 cells per module Total power: 10500.00 kW (~10.5 MW) Layout 10x4 (landscape) = 40 modules per table Row spacing: 8.16 m Electrical Inverters: 8; Type: ? ESKOM connection: 11kV to Bulte substation |
Regulatory details Developer: Solairedirect; Commissioned: Jul 2014 REIPPP bid window: 2; IPPID 375 DEA EIA ref.: 12/12/20/2123; NEAS ref.: DEA/EIA/0000451/2011 References and other links [a] Vredendal Solar official website SAHRIS case ID? site |
Nyala [8MW PV]![]() Google Earth image & closeup |
Site characteristics Location: 26.6833 E, 27.9221 S; Altitude: 1343 m Site gradient: 0.08°→N; 0.20°→W; Collector space: ~13 ha (5 km south of Odendaalsrus, Free State) Technology and design PV () Tracking about single north-south axis (1-axis) Total solar module number: ? Panel characteristics Solar module type: ? Rated power per module: ? W Size: ????mm x ???mm; ??x? = ?? cells per module Total power: ????.?0 kW (~?.?? MW) Layout 27x2 (portrait) = 54 modules per table Row spacing: 5.51 m Electrical Inverters: ?; Type: ? ESKOM connection: ??kV to ? substation |
Regulatory details Developer: ?; Commissioned: ? REIPPP bid window: N/A; IPPID N/A DEA EIA ref.: 12/12/20/????; NEAS ref.: DEAT/EIA/000??/20?? References and other links ? website, SAHRIS case ID? site |
RustMo 1 [7MW PV]![]() Google Earth image & closeup |
Site characteristics Location: 27.4186 E, 25.7384 S; Altitude: 1219 m Site gradient: 0.68°→N, 0.79°→E; Collector space: ~12 ha (at Spruitfontein mine, 14 km west of Mooinooi, North West) Technology and design PV (polycrystalline) Fixed tilt angle of ??° with azimuth 0° (N) Total solar panel number: 29804 [a] Panel characteristics Solar panel type: BYD 235 P6-30 [a] Rated power per panel: 235 W Size: 1640mm x 992mm; 10x6 = 60 cells per panel Total power: 7003.94 kW (~7.00 MW) Layout 12x4 (landscape) = 48 panels per unit Row spacing: 5.98 m Electrical Inverters: 11 [a]; Type: SMA Sunny Central 630CP [a] ESKOM connection: ??kV to Spruitfontein substation |
Regulatory details Developer: juwi; Commissioned: Nov 2013 [a] REIPPP bid window: 1; IPPID 155 EIA: 12/12/20/2145; NEAS no.: DEA/EIA/0000053/2011 References and other links [a] juwi RustMo1 factsheet SAHRIS case ID? site |
Sedibeng [6.5MW PV] (Heineken Solar Park) ![]() Google Earth image & closeup |
Site characteristics Location: 28.0635 E, 26.4303 S; Altitude: 1505 m Site gradient: 0.36°→S, 0.44°→E; Collector space: ~17 ha (Kliprivier industrial park, 9 km north of Randvaal, Gauteng) Technology and design PV () Tracking about single north-south axis (1-axis) Total solar module number: 14000 [a] Panel characteristics Solar module type: ? Rated power per module: ? W Size: ????mm x ???mm; ??x? = ?? cells per module Total power: ????.?0 kW (~?.?? MW) Layout 40x2 (portrait) = 80 modules per table Row spacing: ?.?? m Electrical Inverters: ?; Type: ? ESKOM connection: ??kV to ? substation |
Regulatory details Developer: Heineken Breweries; Commissioned: May 2022 REIPPP bid window: N/A; IPPID N/A DEA EIA ref.: 12/12/20/????; NEAS ref.: DEAT/EIA/000??/20?? References and other links [a] Sola Group's Heineken Sedibeng website SAHRIS case ID? site |
SlimSun [5MW PV] (Swartland Solar Park) ![]() Google Earth image & closeup |
Site characteristics Location: 18.5298 E, 33.3499 S; Altitude: 80 m Site gradient: 0.03°→S, 0.67°→W; Collector space: ~8 ha (at Eenboom substation, 12 km east of Darling, Western Cape) Technology and design PV (polycrystalline) Fixed tilt angle of ??° with azimuth 0° (N) Total solar module number: 23904 Panel characteristics Solar module type: BYD 250 P6-30 Rated power per module: 250 W Size: 1640mm x 992mm; 10x6 = 60 cells per module Total power: 5976.00 kW (~5.98 MW) Layout 12x4 (landscape) = 48 modules per table Row spacing: 6.96 m Electrical Inverters: 9; Type: SMA SC630CP ESKOM connection: ??kV to Eenboom substation |
Regulatory details Developer: juwi; Commissioned: Jun 2015 REIPPP bid window: 1; IPPID 164 DEA EIA ref.: 12/12/20/1985; NEAS ref.: DEAT/EIA/00033/2010 References and other links Juwi SlimSun website, SAHRIS case ID? site |
Omnia [5MW PV]![]() Google Earth image & closeup |
Site characteristics Location: 27.866 E, 26.811 S; Altitude: 1479 m (Industrial Zone 2, 4 km east of Sasolburg, Free State) Utilised area: 6.5 ha Technology and design PV (bifacial) Fixed Total solar module number: 11000 Panel characteristics Solar module type: ? Rated power per module: ? W Size: ????mm x ???mm; 12x6 = 72 cells per module Total power: ????.?0 kW (~?.?? MW) Layout 14x4 (portrait) = 56 modules per table Row spacing: ?.?? m Electrical Inverters: ?; Type: ? ESKOM connection: ??kV to ? substation |
Regulatory details Developer: Omnia; Commissioned: Jan 2023 REIPPP bid window: N/A; IPPID N/A DEA EIA ref.: 12/12/20/????; NEAS ref.: DEAT/EIA/000??/20?? References and other links ? website, SAHRIS case ID? site |
RDM [5MW PV]![]() Google Earth image & closeup |
Site characteristics Location: 18.782 E, 34.065 S; Altitude: 14 m (Rheinmetall Denel Munitions, 2 km east of Macassar, Western Cape) Utilised area: 3.6 ha Technology and design PV Fixed Total solar module number: 9204 Panel characteristics Solar module type: ? Rated power per module: 550 W Size: ????mm x ???mm; ?x? = ? cells per module Total power: ????.?0 kW (~?.?? MW) Layout ?x? (portrait) = ? modules per table Row spacing: ?.?? m Electrical Inverters: ?; Type: ? ESKOM connection: ??kV to ? substation |
Regulatory details Developer: Rheinmetall Denel Munitions; Commissioned: Jan 2023 REIPPP bid window: N/A; IPPID N/A DEA EIA ref.: 12/12/20/????; NEAS ref.: DEAT/EIA/000??/20?? References and other links ? website, SAHRIS case ID? site |
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