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SunCentral Solar Farm, South Africa

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9th August 2024

By: Sheila Barradas

Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

     

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Name of the Project
SunCentral Solar Farm.

Location
Northern Cape, South Africa.

Project Owner/s
SolarAfrica Energy.

Project Description
The project entails the construction of SolarAfrica’s first utility-scale solar farm.

Phase 1 will have a generation capacity of about 342 MW, with phases 2 and 3 bringing the total size to 1 GW – making it one of the largest projects of its kind in South Africa. The project will comprise more than 500 solar panels.

Potential Job Creation
Not stated.

Capital Expenditure
Phase 1 is estimated at R5-billion.

Planned Start/End Date
The project broke ground in June 2024.

Latest Developments
None stated.

Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
Proconics (main transmission substation); and Sinohydro (installation of solar panels).

Contact Details for Project Information
SolarAfrica Energy, tel +27 12 881 4800 or email info@solarafrica.com.
 

Edited by Martin Zhuwakinyu
Creamer Media Senior Deputy Editor

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