Notsi solar PV project, South Africa
Name of the Project
Notsi solar PV project.
Location
Free State, South Africa.
Project Owner/s
Independent power producer (IPP) Anthem and project co-shareholder Reatile Renewables.
Project Description
Notsi ranks as the largest solar PV project in South Africa and will power the commercial and industrial sectors through offtake agreements with licensed energy trader Discovery Green, as well as renewable-energy IPP, aggregator and trader NOA.
The 475 MW ac solar PV development will span more than 1 000 ha and comprise more than 860 000 solar panels. Its yearly energy output of about 1 500 000 MWh of clean electrons will be enough to power about 140 000 homes a year.
Potential Job Creation
Not stated.
Capital Expenditure
Not indicated.
Planned Start/End Date
The project reached commercial close in March 2026, after concluding private offtake agreements with electricity traders Discovery Green and NOA Group. Construction is expected to take 26 months to complete.
Latest Developments
None stated.
Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
None disclosed.
Contact Details for Project Information
Anthem, tel +27 21 670 1400 or email info@anthem.co.za.
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