- Amea Power secures $108 million for a 120 MW solar plant near Klerksdorp, South Africa, including $100 million from Standard Bank and $8 million from the IDC.
- The Doornhoek PV array will begin operations by December 2025 and provide 325 GWh annually to power around 97,000 households.
- Amea Power expands its footprint in Africa with this project, following recent developments in Burkina Faso and Tunisia.
Dubai-based Amea Power has secured funding for a 120 MW solar project near Klerksdorp in South Africa’s North West Province. The Doornhoek PV array will be Amea Power’s first operational asset in the country.
Standard Bank South Africa provided $100 million in debt, while the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) contributed $8 million in equity to local partners Ziyanda Energy and Dzimuzwo Energy.
The solar plant will begin operations by December 2025 and generate 325 GWh annually. This output will supply clean energy to about 97,000 households. Amea Power signed a power purchase agreement with the South African government.
Amea Power Chairman Hussain Al Nowais emphasised South Africa’s renewable potential. “We proudly support South Africa’s renewable energy transition. We appreciate the backing from our lenders and the South African government,” he said.
Earlier in 2024, Amea Power launched a 26.6 MW solar farm in Burkina Faso and started constructing a 120 MW solar plant in Tunisia.
The Doornhoek PV project highlights Amea Power’s commitment to expanding renewable energy in Africa. This project contributes to South Africa’s energy mix and aligns with national goals to reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
Through these initiatives, Amea Power aims to enhance local energy infrastructure and create job opportunities. The company continues to expand its footprint across the continent, promoting sustainable energy development.