The projects will contribute to SA’s clean energy transition, while serving key players in the mining, data centre and energy sectors.
Juwi Renewable Energies today announced it will begin construction on three private solar projects in 2025.
It adds that these projects will create over 2 000 jobs during construction, while contributing around 5% to the country’s total solar PV capacity. Eskom has since suspended load-shedding for over 300 days since March last year, but investments in alternative energy sources still continue in South Africa.
A 120MW solar PV facility for Sasol and Air Liquide, in partnership with independent power producers TotalEnergies, Mulilo and Reatile Group. “As one of the pioneers of the country’s renewable energy sector, Juwi is proud to partner with energy-intensive industries and IPPs to deliver innovative projects that enhance energy resilience, reduce emissions and accelerate progress toward net zero. These projects reflect our commitment to building a sustainable energy future for South Africa.”
“Achieving South Africa’s renewable energy and greenhouse gas reduction targets demands urgent and decisive action from the country’s most energy-intensive sectors,” says Dr Rethabile Melamu, CEO of the South African Photovoltaic Industry Association .
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