Solar PV capacity accounted for 16.4% of total power plant installations globally in 2023, according to GlobalData, with total recorded solar PV capacity of 1,496GW. This is expected to contribute 33.7% by the end of 2030 with capacity of installations aggregating up to 4,822GW. Of the total global solar PV capacity, 0.67% is in South Africa. Listed below are the five largest active solar PV power plants by capacity in South Africa, according to GlobalData’s power plants database. GlobalData uses proprietary data and analytics to provide a complete picture of the global solar PV power segment. Buy the latest solar PV plant profiles here.
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1. Jasper Solar PV park
The Jasper Solar PV park is a 96MW solar PV power project located in Northern Cape, South Africa. Post completion of construction, the project was commissioned in 2014. The project was developed by SolarReserve; Kensani Capital; Intikon Energy. Public Investment; SolarReserve; Kensani Capital; Intikon Energy; Alphabet own the project. Buy the profile here.
2. Solar Capital De Aar 1
The 94.50MW Solar Capital De Aar 1 solar PV power project is located in Northern Cape, South Africa. Solar Capital; Moncada Energy Group has developed the project. It was commissioned in 2014. The project is owned by Solar Capital; Moncada Energy Group. Buy the profile here.
3. Solar Capital De Aar3 Solar PV Park
The Solar Capital De Aar3 Solar PV Park is a 94.50MW solar PV project. Public Investment; Solar Capital; Moncada Energy Group owns the project. It was commissioned in 2016. The project was developed by Solar Capital. It is located in Northern Cape, South Africa. Buy the profile here.
4. Sishen Solar Facility
The Sishen Solar Facility solar PV project with a capacity of 94.30MW came online in 2014. The project was developed by Aveng; Acciona Energia. KKR; Acciona Energia have the equity stakes in the project. It is located in Northern Cape, South Africa. Buy the profile here.
5. Solar Capital Orange PV Park
The Solar Capital Orange PV Park has been operating since 2023. The 86.25MW solar PV project is located in Northern Cape, South Africa. The project has been developed by Phakwe Power; Solar Capital; JA Solar Investment China. Phakwe Power; Solar Capital; Solar Capital Orange Community Trust; JA Solar Investment China have the equity stakes in this project. Buy the profile here.
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