Project overview
About this development
Construction of a commercial Solar Thermal Plant, located approximately 30km east of Upington, Northern Cape. The proposed project will be referred to as Project Ilanga CSP 1 and will have maximum generating capacity of 125 MW. It will be sited on one of several farm portions identified for the future proposed Karoshoek Solar Valley Site, and will ultimately form part of that larger facility which will have a maximum generating capacity of 1 GW. Scope of works includes: A power block which will consist of a conventional steam turbine linked to a generator and a substation, a water access point, power lines, internal and external access roads, accommodation facilities, storerooms. (Temporary waste storage facilities may also be required).
Project at a glance
Karoshoek Solar Valley Development - Ilanga CSP 1 is located in Upington. The project is classified in the Private sector. Its current recorded stage is Complete. The recorded project value is R 200 Million+.