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Deal #9732 Version #93502

South Africa
Created at
2022-12-05
Last update
2024-07-17
Last full update
2024-07-30

Land area

Intended size
100 ha
Size under contract (leased or purchased area)
  • [2011, current] 100 ha
Size in operation (production)
  • [2014-04, current] 100 ha
Comment on land area
The project expands over 100 hectares of Emthanjeni Municipality owned land.

Intention of investment

Intention of investment
  • [2011, current] Solar park (100 ha)
Comment on intention of investment
Production of solar energy

Carbon offset project

Carbon offset project
Yes

Negotiation status

Negotiation status
  • [2011, current] Concluded (Contract signed)
Comment on negotiation status
The project received full Environmental Authorisation from the Department of Environmental Affairs in 2011.

Implementation status

Implementation status
  • [2012-12] Startup phase (no production)
  • [2014-04, current] In operation (production)
Comment on implementation status
It mobilised its construction teams in December 2012 and reached Commercial Operations Date mid 2014. The project was awarded preferred bidder status by the Department under the programme and reached commercial operation date in early April, 2014.

Contract farming

Contract farming
No