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Deal #9827 Version #91998
South Africa
Created at
2023-01-24
Last update
2024-02-29
Last full update
2024-09-10
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
It occupies approximately 100 hectares of land other sources stated it is spread over an area of 90 hectares.
Intention of investment
Intention of investment
- [2011, current] Solar park (100 ha)
Comment on intention of investment
Nature of the deal
Nature of the deal
Lease
Comment on nature of the deal
It occupies approximately 100 hectares of land leased from the Droogfontein Communcal Property Association.
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 and has many environmental benefits such as reduced carbon emissions and water saving.
Implementation status
Implementation status
- [2012-12] Startup phase (no production)
- [2014-04, current] In operation (production)
Comment on implementation status
The project mobilised construction teams in December 2012 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in April 2014
Contract farming
Contract farming
No