A 342 MW solar power plant project is set to be developed in South Africa. This follows a deal inked between POWERCHINA with SolarAfrica Energy.
The deal includes an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction contract to develop the dubbed De Aar Central Solar Power Plant. The ceremony was attended by key figures, including SolarAfrica Energy CEO David McDonald, Liu Kai, Deputy General Manager of POWERCHINA and head of its Southeast Africa regional headquarters, and Xu Jianglong, also a Deputy General Manager of the Regional Headquarters.
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De Aar Central project
Situated in De Aar, Northern Cape Province, the De Aar Central project will boast a 342 MW installed capacity, making it South Africa’s largest single-unit solar power plant. This facility will deliver clean energy to major data centers and various commercial and industrial users across South Africa.
The agreement marks a significant milestone for POWERCHINA, strengthening its role in South Africa’s renewable energy sector. It also aligns with POWERCHINA’s commitment to advancing the Belt and Road Initiative and supporting China-Africa cooperation goals set during the FOCAC Beijing Summit. Through this project, POWERCHINA aims to bolster South Africa’s green energy transition and contribute to its broader economic and social objectives