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South Africa

First phase of Scatec Solar’s 258 MW solar plant in South Africa in commercial operation

Tuesday, 18 February 2020 Robin Whitlock Scatec Solar and partners have grid connected and reached commercial operation for 86 MW of the 258 MW solar power complex in Upington, South Africa, which is expected to generate 217 GWh and will lead ...

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Engie announces the commissioning of Kathu thermodynamic solar power plant

Thursday, 07 February 2019 Robin Whitlock

Engie has announced the commercial start-up of a 100 MW concentrated thermodynamic solar power plant (CSP) with parabolic trough technology and molten salt storage system at Kathu in South Africa.

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Emerging South African wind sector will need to invest in blade repair

Thursday, 08 November 2018 Robin Whitlock Leading wind turbine rotor blade inspection and repair specialist Altitec has highlighted the need for South Africa to expand its pool of blade repair technicians to support operations and maintenance ...

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Vestas wins order for South African Oyster Bay project

Wednesday, 07 November 2018 Robin Whitlock

Enel Green Power has awarded Vestas an order for the 148 MW South African Oyster Bay project, marking a positive re-start of the South African wind market.

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Vestas wins 294 MW order in South African auction

Friday, 19 October 2018 Robin Whitlock

Vestas’ global partner Enel Green Power has awarded Vestas a 294 MW order of V136-4.2 MW turbines, delivered in 4.2 MW Power Optimised Mode, for two projects in South Africa.

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Siemens Gamesa to build two large onshore wind farms in South Africa

Friday, 13 July 2018 Robin Whitlock Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) will build two wind farms in South Africa incorporating 109 SWT-2.3-108 onshore wind turbines, each with a rated capacity of 2.3 MW and a 108 meters diameter rotor. ...

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Scatec Solar achieves financial close on 258 MW in South Africa

Tuesday, 10 April 2018 Robin Whitlock Scatec Solar has signed power purchase agreements for 258 MW in Upington, South Africa, with a consortium of commercial banks and development finance institutions providing non-recourse project finance. ...