Bokamoso solar plant project located in Leeudoringstad in the North West province of South Africa has commenced commercial operations after achieving full compliance on 12 September 2020.
Developed on 150 ha piece of land, the 67.9 MW solar facility is currently the largest solar PV power project in the province, with an installation of approximately 2,36,580 solar panels generating 1,77,660 MWh solar power.
This will help to satisfy the needs of 30,000 average South African households or its whereabouts.
The project provided direct employment to nearly 450 people during the phase of construction which commenced in November 2018.
During its 20 year operations, the project is expected to benefit a large number of communities, spread within 50 km radius of the project site, through various socio-economic development projects focused on education, youth development, health, food security and welfare.
Bokamoso Solar power plant is developed by a consortium made up of IDEAS Fund, Old Mutual (SA), Reatile Solar Power, Phakwe Solar, Business Venture Investments 1984 and Cicada Community Trust.