Malmesbury solar power projects, South Africa
Name of the Project
Malmesbury solar power projects.
Location
Malmesbury, Swartland, in the Western Cape, South Africa.
Project Owner/s
Sustainable Power Solutions (SPS).
Project Description
SPS acquired two 5 MW solar projects through the acquisition of its shareholding in Slimsun Too.
The projects will connect to State-owned power utility Eskom’s Eenboom substation, using the Eskom network to deliver energy to Energy Exchange’s customers.
Potential Job Creation
Not stated.
Capital Expenditure
Each solar project has an investment value of about R85-million.
Planned Start/End Date
Construction for the first solar project started in July 2024 and is targeted for completion by May 1, 2025. The second solar project will start in May 2025 and is projected to be completed within 12 months.
Latest Developments
SPS announced the signing of a power purchase agreement with Energy Exchange, the energy trading company jointly owned by Remgro and RMB, for the offtake of the energy from the solar plants in July 2024.
Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
None stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
Sustainable Power Solutions, tel +27 21 851 6308 or email contact@sps.africa.
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