Dyason’s Klip 2 solar photovoltaic project, South Africa
Name and Location
Dyason’s Klip 2 solar photovoltaic (PV) project.
Location
Northern Cape, South Africa.
The solar project will be built on Portion 12 of the farm Dyasonklip 454, about 15 km south-west of Upington, over 208 ha.
Project Owner/s
Scatec Solar owns 42%, Norfund holds 18%, the surrounding Community of Upington 5% and H1 Holdings, a South African Black investor, holds the remaining 35% of the equity.
Project Description
Dyason’s Klip 2 is an86 MW facility and is expected to produce 217 GWh/y.
The project was identified as a preferred project in the fourth round of the Department of Energy’s Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme in April 2015.
The project forms part of the Upington solar power complex, which comprises three projects. The complex is expected to deliver 650 GWh/y, providing clean energy for an estimated 120 000 households and, consequently, resulting in the abatement of more than 600 000 t/y of carbon dioxide emissions.
Potential Job Creation
Not stated.
Capital Expenditure
Not stated.
Planned Start/End Date
The project is expected to be completed in October 2018.
Latest Developments
Scatec Solar and its partners have connected the project to the grid and started commercial operation of the third 86 MW solar plant, completing the 258 MW solar power complex.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
Scatec Solar CFO Mikkel Tørud, tel +47 976 99 144 or email ir@scatecsolar.com.
Scatec Solar communication and investor relations Ingrid Aarsnes, tel +47 950 38 364 or email ingrid.aarsnes@scatecsolar.com
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