JA Solar has signed two module supply agreements with JUWI Renewable Energies for landmark solar power projects in South Africa totalling 220MWac. Developed for major industrial users including Glencore, Sasol and Air Liquide, the projects will deploy nearly 420,000 of the company’s high-efficiency DeepBlue 4.0 Pro modules.
The 100MW Sonvanger solar plant and the 120MW Paarde Valley PV2 project are scheduled to be fully operational by the end of 2026. Together, they are expected to generate an annual 672,000 megawatt-hours of clean electricity, eliminating 625,000 tons of carbon dioxide emissions. The projects simultaneously ease pressure on South Africa’s power grid and reduce energy costs for large-scale users.
A key player in South Africa’s energy transition, JUWI Renewable Energies has delivered solar, wind and hybrid energy projects across the region since opening its Cape Town office in 2011, providing turnkey EPC and long-term O&M services.
The choice of DeepBlue 4.0 Pro modules underscores JUWI’s confidence in JA Solar’s product quality and proven performance under South Africa’s challenging climatic conditions, including high irradiance, heat and airborne dust.
Executive President Aiqing Yang commented: “We’re delighted to support JUWI in delivering on these major solar initiatives, which represent a meaningful step forward in South Africa’s clean energy journey. By supplying advanced, reliable module solutions tailored for tough environments, we help our partners achieve their long-term energy and environmental goals.”
