Name of the Project
SunCentral Solar Farm.
Location
Northern Cape, South Africa.
Project Owner/s
Independent power producer SolarAfrica Energy.
Project Description
The project entails the construction of SolarAfrica’s first utility-scale solar farm.
The project will be developed in three phases.
The 342 MW first phase will be delivered through a staged roll-out of three 114 MW facilities and will deliver renewable energy to various offtakers by wheeling it through South Africa’s power grid.
Phases 2 and 3 will increase SunCentral’s capacity to 1 GW.
The project will comprise more than 500 solar panels.
Potential Job Creation
Not stated.
Capital Expenditure
Phase 1 is estimated at R5-billion. SolarAfrica is backed by investors African Infrastructure Investment Managers and Helios Investment Partners who both hold decades-long records of bringing investment to support African innovation.
Planned Start/End Date
The project broke ground in June 2024.
Latest Developments
SolarAfrica has reached financial close on the first 114 MW component of the SunCentral project.
The R1.8-billion investment into SunCentral marks the start of the project’s roll-out.
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.
