Prieska–Total Solar Power Station
The Prieska–Total Solar Power Station, also Mulilo Prieska Solar Power Station, is an 86 megawatts solar power plant in South Africa. The solar farm was developed and is owned by a consortium comprising five independent power producers (IPPs), development finance companies and private investment firms. The power station owners formed a special purpose vehicle (SPV) company called Mulilo Prieska PV (RF), to design, finance, construct, own, operate and maintain the power station and related infrastructure. The off-taker of the energy generated here is Eskom Holdings, the public electricity utility parastatal of South Africa. A 20-year power purchase agreement between Murillo Prieska PV and Eskom, governs the sale and purchase of electricity between the power station and the electric utility.[1]
| Prieska–Total Solar Power Station | |
|---|---|
| Country | South Africa |
| Location | Prieska, Pixley ka Seme District Municipality, Northern Cape Province |
| Coordinates | 30°02′05″S 22°18′53″E |
| Status | Operational |
| Construction began | 2015 |
| Commission date | 2016 |
| Construction cost | US$200 million |
| Owner(s) | Mulilo Prieska PV |
| Operator(s) | Mulilo Prieska PV (RF) |
| Solar farm | |
| Type | Flat-panel PV |
| Site area | 209 hectares (520 acres) |
| Power generation | |
| Nameplate capacity | 86 MW (115,000 hp) |
| Annual net output | 210 GWh |
Location
The power station sits on 209 hectares (520 acres) approximately 59 kilometres (37 mi), southwest of the town of Prieska, in Siyathemba Municipality, in Pixley ka Seme District, in the Northern Cape Province of South Africa.[1][2] The geographical coordinates of the solar farm are: 30°02'05.0"S, 22°18'53.0"E (Latitude:-30.034722; Longitude:22.314722).[3]
Overview
The design calls or ground-mounted photo-voltaic cells, with capacity rating of 86 megawatts. However, the 20-year PPA between the parties calls for the supply and purchase of 75 megawatts. Eskom buys the energy and integrates it into the national South African grid.[1]
Ownership
The table below illustrates the shareholding in the SPV company that owns, operates and maintains the power station.[1][4]
| Rank | Shareholder | Domicile | Percentage | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TotalEnergies | France | 27.0 | [1][4] |
| 2 | Calulo Renewable Energy | South Africa | 25.0 | [1][4] |
| 3 | Mulilo Renewable Energy | South Africa | 18.0 | [1][4] |
| 4 | Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa Limited (IDC) | South Africa | 15.0 | [1][4] |
| 5 | Futuregrowth Asset Management | South Africa | 10.0 | [1][4] |
| 6 | Siyathemba Local Municipality | South Africa | 5.0 | [1][4] |
| Total | 100.00 | |||
Cost
The cost pf construction is reported at US$200 million.[1]
Construction
Construction began in 2015 and was completed in December 2016.[1] SunPower, an affiliate of TotalEnergies was awarded the engineering, procurement and construction contract. They are also the operations and maintenance contractor.[4]
References
- Carmen (14 December 2021). "Prieska-Total Solar PV Park, South Africa". Power-Technology.com. New York City. Retrieved 27 June 2022.
- Google (27 June 2022). "Road Distance Between Mulilo Solar Power Station, South Africa And Prieska Airfield, South Africa" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 27 June 2022.
- Google (27 June 2022). "Location of Prieska-Total Solar PV Park, South Africa" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 27 June 2022.
- TotalEnergies (24 June 2022). "Prieska photovoltaic power plant: clean and reliable energy in South Africa". TotalEnergies. Courbevoie, France. Retrieved 27 June 2022.
External links
- Mulilo Prieska solar photovoltaic power plant project, South Africa As of 28 March 2014.