Aries Solar Utility Project 1
Aries Solar Utility Project 2

Aries

Kenhardt – Northern Cape Province – South Africa

Originated by SOLA, the Aries 10MW 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
ProjectAries
Program & round awardedSouth Africa’s Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Program (REIPPPP),Round 1
Size (MW AC)10
StatusOperational
LocationKenhardt, Northern Cape, South Africa
SOLA’s roleOriginator & Developer
Project sponsorBioTherm Energy
MWh generated (p.a.)20,000
Tons CO2 avoided (p.a.)20,200