Mooi Plaats Solar Project Launches in Northern Cape

Located near Noupoort, the facility is engineered to withstand extreme temperatures, high winds, and heavy dust—environmental hurdles that necessitated a robust tracker design. The installation supports the decarbonization goals of Kumba Iron Ore, De Beers, and Valterra Platinum by generating nearly 360 million kWh of clean electricity annually.

Envusa Energy, a joint venture between EDF Power Solutions and Anglo American, oversaw the project with CEEC/CGGC serving as the EPC contractor. Beyond its technical output, the development created over 1,600 construction jobs and directed R20 million toward local socio-economic initiatives. GameChange Energy CEO Vikas Bansal noted that the system was specifically selected to ensure reliable performance despite the demanding regional conditions.