Pele Green Energy (PGE), an independent power producer, in South Africa, attained the financial close stage for two solar projects, Grootspruit PV and Graspan Solar PV in south Africa in bid window 5 of the REIPPPP programme. The company states that it has signing agreements for power purchase and implementation contracts with Eskom and the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy.
location of the project
Grootspruit PV plant would be done in the Free state and construction of Graspan solar PV would be done in North Cape. These two 150MW IPP projects have been contracted with Engie partnering with Pele green energy for construction services.
It further stated that Knowledge Pele RDC of Pele Energy was going be responsible for formulation of economic development structures of the two communities.
Ronald Chindeka, head of investments and funding for PGE, says: This is yet another achievement in government’s renewable programme and as a South African IPP, we are very proud about it.
Commencement date
Construction of Grootspruit PV and Graspan Solar PV in south Africa will commence in year 2024 and the plants will be ready by the end of year 2025 as stated by PGE.
Léa Giroux, senior business developer at Engie Southern Africa, comments: The commencement of South Africa’s green electricity begins with these two significant solar initiatives.
Total Capacity
In addition, Pele Green Energy has a portfolio of 2 076 MW of different projects including those under financial closure, construction and operational phases.
Curiosity sets in on how the solar plants change with regards to renewable energy and human settlements. Adhila Mayet, head of project development for Pele Green Energy, concludes: Therefore, by generating power, as well as setting up a community trust, the two solar PV power plants will be adding value upon the lives of Grootspurt and Graspan communities’ people.
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