Mooi Plaats solar photovoltaic power plant project, South Africa

10th May 2024

By: Sheila Barradas

Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

     

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Name of the Project
Mooi Plaats solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant project.

Location
Northern Cape, South Africa.

Project Owner/s
Envusa Energy, a joint venture between Anglo American and EDF Renewables.

Project Description
Mooi Plaats forms part of the Koruson 2 cluster of renewable-energy projects being undertaken by Envusa.

With a total capacity of 283 MW dc, the project is considered the largest PV power plant project in South Africa and will harness the power of  416 325 PV panels. 

The plant will be connected to the Koruson substation, 12 km away, through a 132 kV transmission line.

Potential Job Creation
Not stated.

Capital Expenditure
Not stated.

Planned Start/End Date
The project is expected to take 22 months to complete.

Latest Developments
None stated.

Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
Trina Solar, China Energy International Group and China Gezhouba Group (solar panels).

Contact Details for Project Information
Anglo American South Africa Nevashnee Naicker, tel +27 11 638 3189 or email nevashnee.naicker@angloamerican.com.
EDF Renewables, tel +27216574200 or email info@edf-re.co.za.
 

Edited by Martin Zhuwakinyu
Creamer Media Senior Deputy Editor

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