- The Trina Solar project will harness the power of 416,325 panels from the NEG21C.20 Vertex N, with impressive efficiency of up to 23.2%.
- EDF Renewables financed the project alongside South Africa’s local financial institutes.
Trina Solar, a smart PV and energy storage solutions provider, has announced its partnership with China Energy International Group and China Gezhouba Group to power Mooi Plaats 283MWdc ground photovoltaic power plant project in the Northern Cape Province of South Africa. EDF Renewables financed the project alongside South Africa’s local financial institutes.
The signing ceremony, held to mark this significant collaboration, underscores Trina Solar’s commitment to driving renewable energy forward in Africa. The project will harness the power of 416,325 panels from the NEG21C.20 Vertex N, with impressive efficiency of up to 23.2 per cent.
These modules are based on the 210mm product technology platform and excel in power, efficiency, reliability, and levelized cost of energy (LCOE). With a project duration of 22 months, they will connect the power generated from the Mooi Plaats project to the Koruson substation, 12 km away, via a 132 kV transmission line.
President of Global Sales & Marketing at Trina Solar, Bao Yang, said, “With a total capacity of 283MWdc, the Mooi Plaats PV Power Plant project is considered the largest single PV power plant project in South Africa and is set to impact the region’s energy landscape substantially. This collaboration exemplifies our shared commitment to driving sustainable development and powering the future of energy in South Africa.”
“We are excited to join forces with Trina Solar on this landmark project,” said Hu Yuhong, General Manager at China Energy International Group South Africa. “This collaboration represents a significant step towards achieving our shared goal of promoting clean energy and sustainable development in South Africa.”
The Launch of the 283MWdc Mooi Plaats PV Power Plant project represents a significant milestone in South Africa’s new energy market. In addition, this project will accelerate South Africa’s transition to clean energy and create new opportunities for economic growth and environmental stewardship.