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Other data source indicated that the Khi Solar One plant spans approximately 140 hectares.The Khi Solar One solar thermal plant covers an area of approximately 4.5 square kilometers, which is equivalent to 450 hectares. The solar field aperture area of 576,800 m² is equivalent to 57.68 hectares.The Khi Solar One plant is located on a 600 hectare site.

Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) with a molten salt thermal energy storage system.

The Khi Solar One concentrated solar power plant, located in South Africa, was initially owned by Khi Solar One Pty. Ltd., with a shareholding structure consisting of Abengoa (51%), Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) (29%), and Khi Community Trust (20%), ensuring direct benefits for local communities. In 2024, Abengoa signed an agreement to sell its stake to the Spanish group Cox, subject to regulatory approval. If the transaction is finalized, the new shareholding structure will be: Cox (51%), IDC (29%), and Khi Community Trust (20%).

Construction Started November 2012.This solar thermal plant, known for its central tower technology and thermal storage, has a capacity of 50 MW and began operations in 2016