Eswatini solar photovoltaic projects
Name of the Project
Eswatini solar photovoltaic projects.
Location
Hhohho region, north-west Eswatini.
Project Owner/s
Independent power generation company Globeleq and independent power producer Sturdee Energy Southern Africa.
Project Description
The Globeleq-Sturdee consortium has been awarded preferred bidder status for two 15 MW ac solar projects in the first tranche of Eswatini’s procurement programme for new renewable-energy generation.
The 15 MW ac Balekane and 15 MW ac Ngwenya projects will be located on separate parcels of private land in the Hhohho region, and connected to the existing Eswatini Electricity Company transmission system.
Potential Job Creation
Not stated.
Capital Expenditure
Not stated.
Planned Start/End Date
Not stated.
Latest Developments
None stated.
Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
The Globeleq-Sturdee consortium will undertake the connection works and once commissioned, the new transmission lines and associated substation equipment will be transferred to the EEC, which will be responsible for their operation and maintenance.
Contact Details for Project Information
Globeleq, Jon Frick, tel +27 21 180 4500 or email jon.frick@globaleq.co.za.
Sturdee Energy Southern Africa, email info@sturdee-energy.com.
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