Sishen solar PV project, South Africa
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Name of the Project
Sishen solar PV project.
Location
Sishen mine, in the Northern Cape, South Africa.
Project Owner/s
Kumba Iron Ore.
Project Description
Kumba is undertaking the construction of a 63 MW solar PV plant that will reduce Scope 2 carbon emissions by about 33%, a 15% saving on Sishen’s total carbon emissions in the first stage, with the rest of the targeted 2030 reductions to be delivered through other wheeled wind and solar renewable-energy projects.
Potential Job Creation
Not stated.
Capital Expenditure
Not stated.
Planned Start/End Date
The construction on the solar PV plant is expected to start once financial close is reached.
Latest Developments
The site at Sishen is being prepared using bulk earthworks, which is due for completion in the second half of 2024.
Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
None stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
Kumba Iron Ore, tel +27 12 683 7000/7111 or email investorrelations.kumba@angloamerican.com.
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