Lephalale solar photovoltaic project, South Africa
Name of the Project
Lephalale solar photovoltaic (PV) project.
Location
Near Lephalale, in Limpopo, South Africa.
Project Owner/s
Exxaro Resources renewable-energy subsidiary Cennergi.
Project Description
The project will be one of the biggest private offtake solar PV facilities of its kind in Africa.
Phase 1 involves the construction of a 70 MW solar PV plant to supply Exxaro’s Grootegeluk coal mine, which will result in a 36% reduction in the mine’s Scope 2 emissions when all power generated is used.
In Phase 2 storage is expected to be added.
The project will be designed for future expansion.
Potential Job Creation
Not stated.
Capital Expenditure
Not stated.
Planned Start/End Date
Not stated.
Latest Developments
Exxaro and Cennergi have concluded a term sheet, establishing material terms upon which a long-term power purchase agreement will be concluded.
Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
None stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
Cennergi, email info@cennergi.com.
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