Name of the Project
Dudfield cement factory solar photovoltaic (PV) plant.

Location
Near Lichtenburg on Portion 18 of Farm Dudfield, in South Africa’s North West province.

Project Owner/s
AfriSam.

Project Description
The Dudfield cement factory is an existing mine and cement factory that proposes to build a PV solar plant on the eastern side of the existing factory.

PV inverters will be installed, as well as a 230-m-long 6.6 kV line that will connect to the grid. The solar plant will have an output of less than 20 MW according to the basic assessment report.

The PV modules that will be used comprise thin film solar module technology certified for use in 1 000 V dc systems.

Transformers will be installed to increase the voltage coming from the inverters.

A portion (630 m) of the existing road leading to the solar plant is proposed to be upgraded.

Potential Job Creation
Not stated.

Capital Expenditure
Not stated.

Planned Start/End Date
Not stated.

Latest Developments
None stated.

Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
None stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
Afrisam, tel +27 11 670 5500 or email media@za.afrisam.com.