Project deep-dive

Oudtshoorn Solar Farm + BESS

Karoo-resource utility-scale solar with US EPC partnership. 75 MW. MOU stage.

Oudtshoorn Solar Farm + BESS
75 MWCapacity
TBC Site area
270Construction jobs
2029COD
Wheeling / PPAOff-take structure

Location

Oudtshoorn sits in the Klein Karoo — solar resource among the best in South Africa, with adjacent transmission infrastructure for the 75 MW connection.

Project story

The Oudtshoorn project takes advantage of the Karoo's strong solar resource, among the best in South Africa, and adjacent transmission infrastructure for the 75 MW connection. We work with Artin Energy, a US EPC partner, on the project.

Modeled economics: R0.80/kWh tariff, R118m annual revenue at the project level, AEEG share R22–23m/year post-debt servicing.

Milestones

2025MOU stage

Artin Energy (US EPC) MOU signed

Partners

Artin Energy (US EPC)

US-based engineering, procurement, and construction partner.

Community impact

270Construction jobs
15Permanent operations roles
TBC at financial closeCommunity revenue share

To be confirmed at financial close.

Carbon displacement

134,000Tonnes CO₂ displaced annually*
TBCCars equivalent removed*
TBCSA homes powered*

* Modelled annual displacement. Assumes 20% capacity factor, SA grid emissions factor 0.95 kg CO2/kWh.

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