Name of the Project
Adams and Pulida solar photovoltaic (PV) power plants project.
Location
The Adams project is located in the Northern Cape and the Pulida project in the Free State.
Client
Enel Green Power RSA, a subsidiary of Enel.
Project Description
The Adams and Pulida solar PV plants each have an installed capacity if 82.5 MW and can collectively generate up to more than 300 GWh/y. This is equivalent to yearly consumption needs of about 100 000 South African households, while avoiding the emission of more than 290 000 t of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere each year.
The two power plants are supported by a 20-year power supply agreement with South African power utility Eskom, which Enel was awarded in 2014, following the third round of the Department of Energy’s Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme.
Jobs to be Created
Not stated.
Value
Not stated.
Duration
Both power plants were brought into operation in February 2017.
Latest Developments
None stated.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.
On Budget and on Time?
The project was completed ahead of schedule.
Contact Details for Project Information
Enel, tel +39 06 8305 5699, fax +39 06 8305 3771 or email ufficiostampa@enel.com.