Kathu Solar Park
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]
| Kathu Solar Park | |
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| Country | South Africa |
| Location | Kathu |
| Coordinates | 27.6135°S 23.0426°E |
| Status | Operational |
| Construction began | May 2016 |
| Commission date | 30 January 2019 |
| Solar farm | |
| Type | CSP |
| CSP technology | Parabolic Reflectors |
| Site area | 800 hectares (1,977 acres) |
| Power generation | |
| Nameplate capacity | 100 MW |
| Capacity factor | 44.5% |
| Annual net output | 390 GWh (expected) |
| Storage capacity | 450 MW·he |
| External links | |
| Website | kathu solar park |
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.
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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