Originated by SOLA, the Aries 10 MW Solar Project was developed as a greenfield site in partnership with BioTherm Energy, a US-backed independent power producer, ahead of Round 1 of South Africa’s Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Program (REIPPPP).
This project has been in operation since commissioning in the beginning of 2014, and SOLA retains a minority shareholding and a seat on the board of the project company.
Key activities by SOLA:
Complete permitting and licensing of project
Management of the grid integration design and authorisation process
Consultation on design drawings in relation to permits and authorisations
Management of the EPC selection, appointment and contracting process
Project
Aries
Program & round awarded
South Africa’s Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Program (REIPPPP),Round 1
Size (MW AC)
10MW
Status
Operational
Location
Kenhardt, Northern Cape, South Africa
SOLA's role
Originator & Developer
Project sponsor
SOLA Group and Mahlako a Phahla Financial Services