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Comment on land area
It occupies approximately 100 hectares of land other sources stated it is spread over an area of 90 hectares.
It occupies approximately 100 hectares of land ,other sources stated it is spread over an area of 90 hectares (Power Technology, 2024)
Comment on intention of investment
Carbon offset project
No
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.
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.
Comment on implementation status
The project mobilised construction teams in December 2012 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in April 2014
The project mobilised construction teams in December 2012 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in April 2014
Comment on promised benefits for local communities
IMPACTFUL RENEWABLE ENERGY SCHOLARSHIP
IMPACTFUL RENEWABLE ENERGY SCHOLARSHIP
Comment on former land owner
leased from the Droogfontein Communal Property Association
leased from the Droogfontein Communal Property Association
Carbon sequestration/offsetting
  • [current] Solar park
    Estimated annual emission reduction/removal: 79368 tCO2e
    Certification standard: "--"
Comment on carbon sequestration/offsetting
CO2 Emissions Offset is 79,368 tonnes per year

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Publication title
Power plant profile_ Droogfontein Solar Park, South Africa
Date
2024-05-31
Organisation
Power-technology