More than 200‚000 homes in South Africa are receiving power from the world’s largest storage solar farm near Upington in the Northern Cape.Just two years after the start of construction‚ the ACWA Solafrica Bokpoort CSP Power Plant is now operating at full capacity‚ ahead of schedule.
Since inception‚ this R5bn foreign investment‚ led by developer‚ owner and operator ACWA Power‚ has created over 1‚200 jobs throughout the life of the development. The project is part of the SA Government’s Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement (REIPPP) programme.
“We are delighted to have achieved this milestone in such a short period‚” said Nandu Bhula‚ the CEO of Bokpoort CSP Plant. “Construction only began in June 2013 and for the plant to be supplying much needed power at full load in 30 months is a remarkable achievement.
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Since inception‚ this R5bn foreign investment‚ led by developer‚ owner and operator ACWA Power‚ has created over 1‚200 jobs throughout the life of the development. The project is part of the SA Government’s Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement (REIPPP) programme.
“We are delighted to have achieved this milestone in such a short period‚” said Nandu Bhula‚ the CEO of Bokpoort CSP Plant. “Construction only began in June 2013 and for the plant to be supplying much needed power at full load in 30 months is a remarkable achievement.
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