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Tom Burke photovoltaic power plant project, South Africa

5th August 2016

By: Sheila Barradas

Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

  

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Name and Location
Tom Burke photovoltaic (PV) power plant project, Limpopo, South Africa.

Client
Enel Green Power.

Project Description
The Tom Burke PV plant has an installed capacity of 66 MW and can generate up to 122 GWh/y. This output is equivalent to the yearly consumption needs of about 38 000 South African households, with emissions of more than 111 000 t/y of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere being avoided. The PV power plant is supported by a 20-year power supply agreement with South African utility Eskom as part of the third bid window of the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme.

Value
Not stated.

Duration
Not stated.

Latest Developments
The project was completed and connected to the grid in June.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.

On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
Enel Green Power head of global media relations Roberta Vivenzio, tel +39 06 83051 or email GMR@enel.com.

Edited by Martin Zhuwakinyu
Creamer Media Magazine Managing Editor

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