- Solar Capital’s third major project in the country’s Northern Cape is in Loeriesfontein.
- Chinese manufacturer Sungrow supplied its SG3125HV PV inverters for the project.
Solar Capital has connected an 86 MW solar PV plant to South Africa’s Northern Cape grid. The plant is located in Loeriesfontein and “is set to significantly contribute to alleviating the severe power shortages being experienced in South Africa.” The South African PV plant developer said the new solar farm would generate enough energy to power thousands of homes and businesses in the region.
Chinese manufacturer Sungrow recently reported that it had supplied its SG3125HV PV inverters for the project. Phelan Energy Group fully equity-funded the Loeriesfontein plant and will undertake a refinance program. The company added that the Loeriesfontein community is now part of Solar Capital’s socio-economic development scheme that has provided more than €8 million in funding in recent years.
Solar Capital stated that “these initiatives focus on education, skills development, healthcare, and other critical areas and create a lasting positive impact in all communities where our solar plants are located.” The company also operates two other PV plants in the Northern Cape, the De Aar projects, with a combined capacity of 175.26 MW. Paschal Phelan, chairman of Solar Capital and parent company Phelan Energy Group said: “Our focus on bringing clean, reliable energy solutions to South Africa helps reduce the pressure on the grid and addresses the load shedding challenges, ultimately improving the quality of life for millions of South Africans.”