Name of the Project
Concentrated solar PV plant and thermal hydrostorage project.

Location
About 1 200 ha have been secured for the construction of the project in Winterton, in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

Project Owner/s
Photon Renewable Energy, a subsidiary of clean energy solutions provider Photon Energy Group.

Project Description
The project entails the development of a 250 MW concentrated solar PV plant with 150 MW (1.8 GWh, 12 hours) of thermal hydrostorage.

Photon Energy is pursuing Strategic Integrated Project (SIP) status under South Africa’s Presidential Infrastructure Coordinating Commission. Achieving SIP designation provides critical support, enabling expedited development timelines and fostering collaboration with key public and private stakeholders.

Potential Job Creation
Not stated.

Capital Expenditure
Not stated.

Planned Start/End Date
The project is expected to reach ready-to-build status by the second quarter of 2026.

Latest Developments
The environmental-impact assessment is expected to be completed by the fourth quarter of this year. In the next phase, Photon Energy will collaborate with State-owned power utility Eskom to design and implement the necessary technical solutions for integrating the plant into the national and regional energy grids. This partnership aims to ensure grid stability, optimise energy distribution and provide essential services such as frequency regulation and peak load management.

Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
RayGen (solar hydro storage solution).

Contact Details for Project Information
Photo Energy Group, tel +31 20 240 2570 or email info@photonenergy.com.