Solar power station in China in Pretoria

Will powerchina build a 342 MW solar project in South Africa?

PowerChina has signed an EPC contract with SolarAfrica Energy, a Pretoria-based PV developer, to build a 342 MW solar project in South Africa. PowerChina said that the project in De Aar, Northern Cape, will be South Africa's largest single-unit solar power plant by total installed capacity.

What is the largest solar power plant in South Africa?

Located in the town of De Aar in South Africa’s Northern Cape Province, the project will have a total installed capacity of 342 megawatts, making it the largest single-unit solar power plant in South Africa. It will supply clean energy to large data centers and other commercial and industrial users across the country.

Where is powerchina located in South Africa?

POWERCHINA has also been engaged in the construction of various green energy projects in the country. The 100MW Redstone concentrated solar thermal power plant is located in the Northern Cape province of South Africa and is the country's largest of its kind.

Where is South Africa's power plant located?

The project is located 20 kilometers west of Sasolburg, the Free State Province of South Africa. After completion, it will provide about 300 million kilowatt hours of clean power to the South African national grid every year, providing important support for solving the local power crisis and promoting local economic and social development.