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Sep 25, 2024 · This mega solar project will support Namibia''s efforts to enhance its renewable energy infrastructure and is expected to greatly contribute to the country''s general electricity
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This mega solar project will support Namibia’s efforts to enhance its renewable energy infrastructure and is expected to greatly contribute to the country’s general electricity supply security and also its sustainability goals.
Moreover, Rosh Pinah Solar PV Power Plant construction is expected to take approximately 18 months, with the plant set to commence operations in the second quarter of 2026. Independent Power Producer, SolarAfrica Energy, officially broke ground on its first utility-scale solar farm based in the Northern Cape.
Known as SunCentral, Phase 1 of this project will total approximately 342MW in generation capacity, with Phases 2 and 3 bringing the overall size to an impressive 1 GW therfore making it one of the largest projects of its kind in South Africa. “A project of this kind of magnitude wouldn’t have been possible without the power of partnerships.
The total estimated project cost is 1.6 billion Namibian dollars. “The investment into the Rosh Pinah 100MW PV project will contribute to managing and regulating future increases in electricity tariffs.
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