south africa

German renewables developer Pure New Energy (PNE) has sold a 250MW solar PV project in South Africa to an undisclosed independent power producer.

GameChange commissioned trackers at a 283MWp South Africa project, while Gonvarri secured a 389MWp Chile contract.

Mainstream Renewable Power’s 50MW C&I Ilikwa PV Facility in South Africa’s Free State province has reached commercial operation.

Envusa Energy has reached financial close on a 63MWac solar PV project at Kumba Iron Ore’s Sishen Mine in South Africa.

NERSA approved licences for four REIPPPP Bid Window 7.3 solar projects, clearing over 1GW of new capacity in South Africa.

South African national utility Eskom has launched a new unit to focus on large-scale renewable energy projects.

South African renewables developer Pele Green Energy and French firm Engie have inaugurated a 75MW solar PV project in the Northern Cape region.

French renewables company Voltalia has fully commissioned the 148MW Bolobedu solar farm in Limpopo province, South Africa.

South African independent power producer (IPP) Anthem has begun construction on a 475MW solar PV project, the “largest” single-phase solar site in South Africa.

Renewable energy platform Lyra Energy has reached financial close on its 255MW solar PV project in Thakadu, South Africa.