- Total Eren and Chariot will install a 40MWp solar plant in South Africa.
- The project does not require authorisation from NERSA
French independent power producer Total Eren and British company Chariot are collaborating to install a 40MWp solar power plant at the Tharisa mine.
The solar power plant built under the agreement will provide electricity to a Tharisa mine located in South Africa’s North West Province. “The Tharisa team is very forward-looking and understands that adding a solar PV system to their mine in South Africa will bring significant benefits to the company. Together with Total Eren, we are eager to start working on the financing and development of the project,” Benoit Garrivier, Chariot’s general manager, stated.
The plant’s capacity is expected to increase over the years of operation of the mine. As stipulated by South African law in recent months, projects of less than 100MW do not require authorisation from the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA). Total Eren and Chariot will then have to ensure the development, financing, construction, ownership and operation of the solar power plant at the Tharisa mine.