Name of the Project
Bokamoso Solar.
Location
The project is situated near Leeudoringstad, in the North West, in South Africa.
Project Owner/s
Bokamoso Solar is 100% South African-owned. The project owners include the IDEAS Fund, managed by Old Mutual; Reatile Solar Power; Phakwe Solar; Business Venture Investments; and the Cicada Community Trust.
Project Description
The Bokamoso project was awarded preferred bidder status by the Department of Energy in June 2015 as part of the additional projects that were awarded in the fourth round of the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme.
The 67.9 MW solar photovoltaic power plant comprises 236 580 solar panels using single-axis tracker technology.
It includes a new 132 kV substation and a new 132 kV loop in, loop out into an existing Eskom 132 kV overhead line.
Potential Job Creation
More than 450 people from the local beneficiary communities were directly employed on the project during construction, in addition to the employment created through the contracting of various services.
Capital Expenditure
Not stated.
Planned Start/End Date
Construction started in November 2018 and commercial operations in September 2020.
Latest Developments
None stated.
Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
None stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
IDEAS Fund, tel +27 21 509 5022.
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