Name of the Project
Pilanesberg Platinum Mines (PPM) energy project.
Location
South Africa’s North West province.
Project Owner/s
PPM, a subsidiary of Sedibelo Platinum Mines.
Project Description
The PPM energy project will consist of two projects:
- a power purchase agreement (PPA) for a combination of solar photovoltaic and wind systems to power the 40 MW mine load through a wheeling arrangement from two separate sites, in Limpopo and the Western Cape. This project will supply 55% to 60% of the mine’s energy needs.
- the development and construction of a 35 MW solar plant at or adjacent to the mine for the direct provision of power to meet the mine’s growing energy needs.
Sedibelo expects the renewable-energy projects to reduce the mine’s carbon emissions by about 45%, result in significant cost savings and relieve the pressure on the Eskom grid.
Potential Job Creation
None stated.
Capital Expenditure
None stated.
Planned Start/End Date
The 40 MW project is expected to start operating in 2024 and the 35 MW operation in 2026.
Latest Developments
PPM has appointed the juwi/Sturdee Energy consortium as preferred bidder to supply renewable energy to the mining operation.
The parties have signed a memorandum of understanding and will start negotiations towards a PPA.
Sturdee will act as a joint developer and independent power producer (IPP) in the projects. juwi will act as joint developer, engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractor, as well as operations and maintenance contractor, in these projects.
Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
Sturdee (developer and IPP) and juwi (developer, EPC and operations and maintenance contractor).
Contact Details for Project Information
PPM, tel +27 14 555 1800 or email info@ppmsa.co.za.