Kathu Solar Park
| Kathu Solar Park | |
|---|---|
| Country | South Africa |
| Location | Kathu |
| Coordinates | 27°36′49″S 23°02′33″E / 27.6135°S 23.0426°ECoordinates: 27°36′49″S 23°02′33″E / 27.6135°S 23.0426°E |
| Status | Under construction |
| Construction began | May 2016 |
| Commission date | (expected in September 2018) |
| Solar field | |
| Type | CSP |
| CSP technology | Parabolic Reflectors |
| Site area | 800 hectares (1,977 acres) |
| Power generation | |
| Nameplate capacity | 100.0 MW |
| Storage capacity | 4.5 hours full load electrical |
| Annual net output | 390 GWh (expected) |
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Website www.kathusolarpark.co.za | |
Kathu Solar Park is a concentrated solar power (CSP) thermal energy power plant, located near Kathu in the Northern Cape province of South Africa.[1]
It has a capacity of 100.0 megawatts (MW), and full-load molten storage capacity of 4.5 hours. It covers an area of approximately 800 hectares (1,977 acres).
The project shareholders, led by Engie include the Public Investment Corporation, SIOC Community Development Trust, Development Bank of Southern Africa, Investec, Lereko Metier and the Kathu Trust.The plant is under construction by the consortium formed by Acciona and SENER, acting as Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) provider [2].
The plant is expected to begin operation in September 2018.
See also
References
- ↑ "Construction starts on 100 MW Kathu Solar Park". engineeringnews.co.za. Retrieved 26 January 2018.
- ↑ "Kathu Solar Park". kathusolarpark.co.za. Retrieved 26 January 2018.
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