Deal #9825

South Africa
Created at
2023-01-13
Last update
2024-07-17
Last full update
2024-07-17

Land area

Intended size
180 ha
Size under contract (leased or purchased area)
  • [2013, current] 180 ha
Size in operation (production)
  • [2014, current] 180 ha
Comment on land area
The Jasper solar power project is spread across an 180ha site situated adjacent to the 75MW Lesedi solar PV power plant, which came online in May 2014.

Intention of investment

Intention of investment
  • [2013, current] Solar park (180 ha)
Comment on intention of investment
Solar Energy

Negotiation status

Negotiation status
  • [2012-05] Intended (Memorandum of understanding)
  • [current] Concluded (Contract signed)
Comment on negotiation status
The Jasper project was selected in May 2012 as part of the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Program (REIPPPP) initiated by the South African Department of Energy. The programme aims to help the South African government fulfil its commitment of generating 8,400MW of solar PV energy by 2030.

Implementation status

Implementation status
  • [2013-10] Startup phase (no production)
  • [2014-10, current] In operation (production)
Comment on implementation status
Construction of the plant, was started in October 2013. Construction of the project was completed in October 2014. It began full commercial operations in October 2014

Contract farming

Contract farming
No