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Deal #9838 Version #92041

South Africa
Created at
2023-02-02
Last update
2024-03-05
Last full update
2024-09-10

Land area

Size under contract (leased or purchased area)
  • [current] 1100 ha
Size in operation (production)
  • [current] 1100 ha
Comment on land area
KaXu Solar One is a 100MW concentrated solar power (CSP) plant constructed on a 1,100ha

Intention of investment

Intention of investment
  • [current] Solar park (1100 ha)
Comment on intention of investment
The plant uses parabolic mirrors to reflect and concentrate the sun’s rays to produce heat, which then generates steam that powers turbines and produces electricity. Energy storage allows the plant to produce firm, base-load electricity even when the sun is not shining, offering a remarkable low-carbon solution to a growing African economy.

Negotiation status

Negotiation status
  • [2011] Intended (Under negotiation)
  • [current] Concluded (Contract signed)
Comment on negotiation status
KaXu Solar One is one of the 28 renewable energy projects announced by the South African Department of Energy (DoE) in 2011

Implementation status

Implementation status
  • [2012-11] Startup phase (no production)
  • [2015-03, current] In operation (production)
Comment on implementation status
Construction Started November 2012. The project was officially opened in March 2015.

Contract farming

Contract farming
No