Oya hybrid energy project, South Africa

30th July 2021

By: Sheila Barradas

Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

     

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Name of the Project
Oya hybrid energy project.

Location
Matjiesfontein, straddling the Western Cape and Northern Cape provinces, in South Africa.

Project Owner/s
G7 renewable energies and Meadow Energy.

Project Description
The project falls within the Komsberg Renewable Energy Development Zone and will be one of the biggest hybrid energy projects in Africa, considering the technology mix, size and price.

The 128 MW Oya facility, which will eventually offer dispatchable renewable energy as part of the Risk Mitigation Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme, will use co-located wind turbines, solar photovoltaic arrays and lithium-ion batteries, as well as a hybrid controller that orchestrates all three technologies to provide dispatchable power for the grid as and when needed.

Potential Job Creation
Not stated.

Capital Expenditure
Not stated.

Planned Start/End Date
Construction is expected to begin before the end of 2021 and is expected to be completed within 18 months.

Latest Developments
None stated.

Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
None stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
G7 renewable energies, tel +27 21 300 0610 or email info@g7energies.com.
Meadows Energy, email info@meadows-energy.co.za.

Edited by Martin Zhuwakinyu
Creamer Media Senior Deputy Editor

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