Sirius solar project, South Africa
Name of the Project
Sirius solar project.
Location
Northern Cape, South Africa.
Project Owner/s
Scatec Solar owns 42%, Norfund holds 18%, the surrounding community of Upington 5% and H1 Holdings, a South African Black investor, holds the remaining 35% of the equity.
Project Description
The Sirius project was awarded preferred bidder status by the former Department of Energy under the fourth round of the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme in April 2015.
The project has an 86 MW capacity and will avoid the emission of more than 180 000 t/y of carbon dioxide.
Capital Expenditure
Not stated.
Planned Start/End Date
The plant was connected to the grid and reached commercial operation in February 2020.
Latest Developments
None stated.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.
On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
Scatec Solar VP communication and investor relations, Ingrid Aarsnes, tel +47 950 38 364 or email ir@scatecsolar.com.
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