Rhovan solar photovoltaic facility, South Africa
Name of the Project
Rhovan solar photovoltaic (PV) facility.
Location
Near Brits, in South Africa’s North West province.
Project Owner/s
Rhovan, a Glencore Ferroalloys-managed vanadium mining and processing facility.
Project Description
Glencore is building a 25 MW solar PV plant.
Once completed, the energy produced by the PV plant will be fed into Rhovan’s network and is expected to supply about 30% of the operation’s yearly energy demand. The reduction in grid-supplied electricity is expected to eliminate more than 48 000 t/y in carbon dioxide emissions at the plant.
Potential Job Creation
Not stated.
Capital Expenditure
Not stated.
Planned Start/End Date
Work has started on the project, with the commissioning planned for late 2024.
Latest Developments
None stated.
Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
None stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
Glencore, tel +27 11 772 0600 or email contact@glencore.co.za.
Glencore media, Shivani Chetram, tel +27 11 772 0650 or email Shivani.chetram@glencore.co.za.
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