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ACWA Power to provide solar energy to SA’s national grid
ACWA Power, Riyadh based global leading water and power de-
veloper, owner and operator across 10 countries, will undertake a
molten salt solar project that will contribute approximately 50 MW
to the country’s current electricity generation capacity from early
2016.
As part of the South African Government’s Renewable Energy
Independent Power Producer Procurement (REIPPP) programme,
the Bokpoort Concentrated Solar Power Independent Power Project
(Bokpoort CSP Project) is currently in its commissioning phase at
Groblershoop, situated near Upington in the Northern Cape – a
province that boasts one of the highest solar radiation footprints
in the world.
Bokpoort’s Concentrated Solar Power technology effectively al-
lows for the ‘banking’ of excess solar energy during the day, which
can then be released after sun down; enabling consistent electricity
supply during peak demand periods.The thermal storage capacity
of 1 300 MWh, which is equivalent to about 9,3 hours
of operation, is the largest ever adopted by a solar
power plant of this class in the world.This makes CSP
the only renewable technology at a commercial scale
that is able to meet the country’s daily peak demand,
thereby helping to prevent load shedding.
The solar energy generated by the 658 000 m2 of
reflector area will be fed directly into Eskom’s Garona
substation, located next to the site, under a 20 year
Power Purchase Agreement (PPA).
“We are proud to be a part of creating a sustainable
future for SouthAfrica through the reliable delivery of
renewable electricity.This project allows for delivery
of electricity at the lowest possible cost into Eskom’s
national power supply network, and will also enhance
local socio-economic development and long-term growth,” said
ACWA Power Chairman, Mohammed Abunayyan.
The Bokpoort CSP Project has led to the creation of more than
1100 local jobs during the peak of its construction – 390 from the
surrounding community – and over 50 permanent employment
opportunities will be made available during the operation of the
power facility. In addition, the initiative has facilitated local share-
holding in the project company and allowed for the participation
of high level broad-based black economic empowerment (BBBEE)
companies for construction, operation and maintenance.
o In demonstrating its long-term commitment to South Africa
and the community in which it will be operating, ACWA Power,
has put upfront R5 M towards a number of development pro-
grammes in partnership with the Kheis Municipality.
Enquiries: Chris Ehlers.Tel. 011 722 4100
or email
ENERGY + ENVIROFICIENCY ROUND UP
LED light bar provides bright, even light
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