Scatec will provide Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC), Asset Management (AM) and Operations & Maintenance (O&M) services for the project. The power plant will be built in two phases, with financial close and construction start of the first phase expected during the first quarter of 2026, and the second phase during 2026. Capital expenditures (capex), financing structure, and Scatec’s EPC-scope will be provided at financial close.
“The announcement of Lyra Energy’s first solar plant in South Africa is a milestone for this trading platform” said Scatec CEO Terje Pilskog. “Securing offtake agreements with private sector customers for the Thakadu project demonstrates the growing appetite amongst businesses for reliable, cost-effective clean power. Our aggregator model is making renewable energy more accessible, helping South African companies reduce costs and emissions while supporting the country’s energy transition.”
Lyra is a renewable energy platform in partnership between Scatec, Standard Bank, and Stanlib, with Scatec owning 50 percent and the partners owning the remaining 50 percent. Lyra offers a low-risk, flexible power solution for medium and large commercial and industrial (C&I) users, through a flexible contracting structure. By pooling renewable energy resources and serving multiple commercial users, Lyra Energy makes large-scale clean power accessible to businesses that might not have the capacity to develop their own renewable projects.
“We’re proud to launch the Thakadu solar power plant with strong commercial and industrial partners onboard” added Eben de Vos, Head of Lyra. “By pooling resources and offering flexible, risk-managed contracts, Lyra Energy is empowering businesses of all sizes to benefit from large-scale renewable energy. This project is a testament to the strength of our partnership and our commitment to building a sustainable future for South Africa.”
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