Lichtenburg 2 [100MW PV]
Google Earth image & closeup
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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
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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
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Lichtenburg 3 [100MW PV]
Google Earth image & closeup
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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
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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
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Paleisheuwel [75MW PV]
Google Earth image & closeup
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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
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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
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Konkoonsies 2 [75MW PV]
Google Earth image & closeup
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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
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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
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Loeriesfontein [75MW PV]
Google Earth image & closeup
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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
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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
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Dyasonsklip 2 [75MW PV]
Google Earth image & closeup
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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
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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
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Dyasonsklip 1 [75MW PV]
Google Earth image & closeup
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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
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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
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Sirius [75MW PV]
Google Earth image & closeup
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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
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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
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Prieska PV [75MW PV]
(Klipgats Pan, Prieska PV4)
Google Earth image & closeup
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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
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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
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Prieska Sonnedix [75MW PV]
(Hoekplaas)
Google Earth image & closeup
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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
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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
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Kathu [75MW PV]
(Reisa Kathu)
Google Earth image & closeup
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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
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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
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Adams 2 [75MW PV]
Google Earth image & closeup
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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
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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
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Jasper [75MW PV]
Google Earth image & closeup
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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
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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
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De Aar 3 [75MW PV]
(Lilitha)
Google Earth image & closeup
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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
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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
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Ilanga Lethemba [75MW PV]
(Solar Capital De Aar 1)
Google Earth image & closeup
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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
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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
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Matla a Bokone [75MW PV]
(Droogfontein 2)
Google Earth image & closeup
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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]
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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
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Waterloo [75MW PV]
Google Earth image & closeup
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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
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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
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Pulida [75MW PV]
Google Earth image & closeup
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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
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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
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Zeerust [75MW PV]
Google Earth image & closeup
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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
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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
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Dreunberg [75MW PV]
Google Earth image & closeup
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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
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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
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Sishen [74MW PV]
Google Earth image & closeup
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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
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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
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Kalkbult [75MW PV]
Google Earth image & closeup
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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
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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
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Bokamoso [68MW PV]
Google Earth image and closeup
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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
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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
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Lesedi [64MW PV]
Google Earth image & closeup
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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
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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
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Letsatsi [64MW PV]
Google Earth image & closeup
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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
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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
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Boshof [60MW PV]
Google Earth image & closeup
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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
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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
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Tom Burke [60MW PV]
Google Earth image & closeup
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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
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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
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Tshedza [60MW PV]
Google Earth image & closeup
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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
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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
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Boikanyo [55MW PV]
(Greefspan 2)
Google Earth image & closeup
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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
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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
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Khanyisa [50MW PV]
Google Earth image & closeup
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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
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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
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De Wildt [50MW PV]
Google Earth image & closeup
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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
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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
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De Aar (Mainstream) () [46MW PV]
Google Earth image & closeup
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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
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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
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Droogfontein [46MW PV]
Google Earth image & closeup
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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
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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
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Aggeneys [40MW PV]
Google Earth image & closeup
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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
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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
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Linde [37MW PV]
Google Earth image & closeup
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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
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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
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Witkop [30MW PV]
Google Earth image & closeup
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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
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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
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Soutpan [28MW PV]
Google Earth image & closeup
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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
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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
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Prieska (Mulilo) [20MW PV]
(Prieska PV1)
Google Earth image & closeup
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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
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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
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Herbert [20MW PV]
Google Earth image & closeup
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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
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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
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Upington [10MW PV]
(Upington Airport)
Google Earth image & closeup
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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
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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
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Adams [10MW PV]
(Adams Aurora)
Google Earth image & closeup
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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
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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
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De Aar (Mulilo) [10MW PV]
Google Earth image & closeup
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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
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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
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Aurora [10MW PV]
(Aurora-Rietvlei)
Google Earth image & closeup
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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
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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
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Konkoonsies [10MW PV]
Google Earth image & closeup
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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
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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
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Aries [10MW PV]
(Klein Zwart Bast)
Google Earth image & closeup
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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
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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
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Greefspan [10MW PV]
(Greefspan 1)
Google Earth image & closeup
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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
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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
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Tshepong [10MW PV]
Google Earth image & closeup
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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
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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
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Eland [10MW PV]
Google Earth image & closeup
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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
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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
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Safripol [10MW PV]
Google Earth image & closeup
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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
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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
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Elikhulu [10MW PV]
(Evander Mines Solar Park)
Google Earth image & closeup
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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
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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
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Vredendal [10MW PV]
Google Earth image & closeup
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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
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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
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Nyala [8MW PV]
Google Earth image & closeup
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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
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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
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RustMo 1 [7MW PV]
Google Earth image & closeup
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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
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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
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Sedibeng [6.5MW PV]
(Heineken Solar Park)
Google Earth image & closeup
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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
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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
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SlimSun [5MW PV]
(Swartland Solar Park)
Google Earth image & closeup
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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
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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
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Omnia [5MW PV]
Google Earth image & closeup
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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
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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
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RDM [5MW PV]
Google Earth image & closeup
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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
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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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