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 upcoming 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. JER South Africa Hydrogen Solar PV Project
The JER South Africa Hydrogen Solar PV Project is a 12,000MW Solar PV power project located in Northern Cape, South Africa. It is being developed by Jearrard Energy Resources. The project is currently in permitting stage. The project is expected to enter commercial operation in 2024. The project is owned by Jearrard Energy Resources. Buy the profile here.
2. Coega Solar PV Park
Coega Solar PV Park is a 1,445MW Solar PV power project in Eastern Cape, South Africa. Hive Energy is developing this project. The project is expected to come online by 2027. The project is currently in permitting stage. It is owned by Hive Energy. Buy the profile here.
3. De Aar Solar Power Plant
The 1,000MW De Aar Solar Power Plant is located in Northern Cape, South Africa. It is owned by Soventix South Africa. The Solar PV project is currently in permitting stage. The commercial operation of the project is expected in 2027. Soventix South Africa is developing this project. Buy the profile here.
4. ACWA DAO Solar PV Park
The ACWA DAO Solar PV Park is a 442MW Solar PV power project. It is planned in Northern Cape, South Africa. The project is currently in permitting stage. It will be developed by Acwa Power. Post completion of construction, the project is expected to get commissioned by 2026. Thebe DAO; Trisort Investments; Acwa Power is the owner of the project. Buy the profile here.
5. Magnora South Africa Solar PV Park
The 260MW Solar PV project, Magnora South Africa Solar PV Park is expected to get commissioned by 2026. It is being developed by Magnora. The project is currently in permitting stage. Magnora is the owner of the project. Buy the profile here.
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