Paleisheuwel photovoltaic power plant project, South Africa
Name and Location
Paleisheuwel photovoltaic (PV) power plant project, Western Cape, South Africa.
Client
Enel, through its subsidiary, Enel Green Power.
Project Description
With an installed capacity of 82.5 MW, Paleiheuwel is currently Enel’s biggest power plant and can generate more than 153 GWh/y. This is equivalent to the yearly consumption needs of about 48 800 South African households.
The project will prevent the emission of more than 140 000 t of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere each year.
The PV power plant is supported by a 20-year power purchase agreement with South African power utility Eskom, as part of the third round of the Department of Energy’s Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme.
Value
Not stated.
Duration
The project was completed and connected to the grid on May 4, 2016.
Latest Developments
None stated.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.
On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
Enel head of global media relations Roberta Vivenzio, tel +39 06 83051 and email GMR@enel.com.
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