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Adams solar plant, South Africa

Adams solar plant, South Africa

In operation

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The plant

Adams solar plant

The solar park is located in the Northern Cape province, a vast and sparsely populated area of South Africa. The plant, which uses thin-film solar modules, is located on the R380 road that connects the towns of Hotazel and Kathu.

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Tecnology

Solar

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Status

In operation

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Operational capacity

82,5 MW

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Energy production

167 GWh

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CO2 emissions avoided

171,700 metric tons per year 

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Energy needs met

100,000 households each year

Timeline

Milestones

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Impact on the local communities

At the Adams solar park, an agrivoltaic development project was launched in partnership with Lean Herbal Incubator, a program that promotes growing herbs in line with local tradition for various purposes, including cosmetics, medicinal products for personal use and eco-friendly household cleaning products. The program also provides training for a number of local residents concerning the benefits of certain herbs and how to develop a business activity. The initiative has contributed to the development of 21 women’s cooperatives in 15 villages in the region. We’ve also installed solar-powered wells in one of the villages to ensure an adequate water supply.

In addition, thanks to the Micro Grid project, it has been possible to install solar-powered microgrids to meet the energy needs of a local school.

Contacts

South Africa

102 Rivonia Road Tower 2 EY Building, Johannesburg

Business development

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