Name of the Project
Elikhulu solar photovoltaic (PV) power project.

Location
The project will be located in Mpumalanga, South Africa.

Project Owner/s
Pan African Resources.

Project Description
Pan African has approved the development of a 10 MW solar PV project at its Elikhulu operations.

The project will initially provide up to 30% of Elikhulu’s yearly power requirements and aims to reduce the operations dependence on the national power grid while reducing exposure to above-inflation yearly power cost increases.

Potential Job Creation
The project is expected to create job opportunities in local communities.

Capital Expenditure
Not stated.

Planned Start/End Date
The project is expected to take 12 months to complete.

Latest Developments
The engineering, procurement and construction contract has been awarded to an independent contractor and the group is now finalising the necessary legal and contractual agreements, as well as raising dedicated financing for the project.

Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
Arup (bankable feasibility study); Green Yellow; DRA; Building Energy; Scatec Solar; Sturdee Energy; Clean Energy Africa.

Contact Details for Project Information
Pan African Resources, Juanita Maijsen, tel + 27 11 243 2900 or email ExecPA@paf.co.za.