Name of the Project
Bafokeng Rasimone Platinum Mine (BRPM) solar photovoltaic (PV) plant.
Location
BRPM, in the North West, South Africa.
Project Owner/s
Midtier platinum group metals producer Royal Bafokeng Platinum (RBPlat).
Project Description
RBPlat plans to introduce renewable energy into its energy mix, hence its conducting a feasibility study on the economic feasibility of building a 30 MW modular PV solar energy plant at the BRPM.
The project will be approached from an environmental point of view and aims to limit RBPlat’s dependence on State-owned power utility Eskom.
Potential Job Creation
Not stated.
Capital Expenditure
Not stated.
Planned Start/End Date
Not stated.
Latest Developments
RBPlat has reported that the feasibility study for the construction of the PV plant will be concluded in the second quarter of 2022.
Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
None stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
RBPlat communications manager Thapelo Montshioa, email thapeloM1@bafokengplatinum.co.za; or communications assistant Priscilla Mabaso, email Priscilla@Bafokengplatinum.co.za.