Cape Town Wind and Solar Energy Storage Project

Cape Town, November 26, 2024 – TotalEnergies and its consortium partners (Mulilo and Reatile)1 have commenced construction of a major renewable project in South Africa comprising a 140 MW wind farm and a 120 MW solar plant.
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About Cape Town Wind and Solar Energy Storage Project

About Cape Town Wind and Solar Energy Storage Project

Cape Town, November 26, 2024 – TotalEnergies and its consortium partners (Mulilo and Reatile)1 have commenced construction of a major renewable project in South Africa comprising a 140 MW wind farm and a 120 MW solar plant.

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Will Cape Town own a solar plant?

The city of Cape Town, South Africa, has started building a 7 MW solar plant that it will own and operate. It has also launched a tender for a 5 MW/8 MWh battery energy storage system to be built at the same site. Cape Town is set to become the first city in South Africa to own and operate its own solar plant.

Will Cape Town build a solar PV plant with battery storage?

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has announced that the City will design, build, and operate a R1,2 billion solar PV plant with battery storage capable of providing up to a full stage of load-shedding protection. This is one of two projects awarded support from the C40 Cities Finance Facility (CFF), which offers cities technical and

Where is Cape Town building a solar power plant?

The city is currently building a 7 MW solar facility in Atlantis, about 40 km north of Cape Town, with plans to increase capacity to 10 MW in the future. The R200 million ($11.3 million) project is being managed by the Lesedi Technoserve consortium, which is responsible for the engineering, procurement, and construction.

What are some examples of wind power projects in South Africa?

This project generates enough energy to power thousands of homes. Another notable example is the Darling Wind Power Project, located in the northern part of Cape Town. It is the first of its kind in South Africa and has paved the way for future wind farms.

What is solar power & storage in South Africa?

“Together with our partners, we are pleased to launch this major solar power generation and storage project in South Africa. Thanks to its innovative hybrid design, it will enable us to supply continuous green electricity over a longer period and beyond the hours of sunshine.

How can Cape Town encourage residential adoption of solar energy?

To encourage residential adoption of renewable energy, Cape Town has also launched an online solar authorisation portal to simplify the process of obtaining certificates for installing solar panels and battery systems in homes, reducing wait times and motivating more households to switch to solar power.

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