Seraphim has signed an agreement to supply 40.50MW of high-efficiency solar modules to the Avondale solar plant in South Africa’s Northern Cape province. The plant, located 35km east of Upington, is part of the Umoyilanga project, awarded under the ‘Risk Mitigation Independent Power Producers Procurement Programme’ (“RMIPPPP”). The project aims to provide energy through a combination of solar, wind and BESS technologies, enhancing energy supply reliability and contributing towards the alleviation of the country’s energy crisis. The project is owned by EDF Renewables, with CCM Mooiplaats (“CCM”) acting as EPC.
Seraphim country manager for South Africa, David Nunez, commented: “Our factory in South Africa is an investment made in support of the localization framework defined by the South African authorities for government procurement. Seraphim’s strategic decision to localize manufacturing has paved the way for the exciting collaboration with EDF Renewables and CCM on this landmark project, marking another milestone for the company as we strengthen our presence in the South African market. We are grateful for the support and visionary policy landscape provided by the South African government through its Department of Trade, Industry and Competition and IPP Office, which has been instrumental in making this industrial project a success. We anticipate a robust pipeline of future projects in South Africa and look forward to cementing our vision with additional capacity expansion.”