Located near Noupoort, the facility is engineered to withstand extreme temperatures, high winds, and heavy dust—environmental hurdles that necessitated a robust tracker design. The installation supports the decarbonization goals of Kumba Iron Ore, De Beers, and Valterra Platinum by generating nearly 360 million kWh of clean electricity annually.
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Mooi Plaats Solar Project Launches in Northern Cape
The 283 MWp Mooi Plaats Solar PV Plant has officially commissioned its Genius Tracker 1P system, marking a milestone for South Africa’s Koruson 2 renewable energy cluster. Developed by Envusa Energy, the site now serves as a primary power source for Anglo American’s mining operations across the Northern Cape.
Envusa Energy, a joint venture between EDF Power Solutions and Anglo American, oversaw the project with CEEC/CGGC serving as the EPC contractor. Beyond its technical output, the development created over 1,600 construction jobs and directed R20 million toward local socio-economic initiatives. GameChange Energy CEO Vikas Bansal noted that the system was specifically selected to ensure reliable performance despite the demanding regional conditions.
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