CSP technology advances crucial for cutting costs in South Africa
With some of the highest levels of Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) in the world, CSP is positioned to play an immense role in South Africa’s energy landscape.
European Investment Bank backs South Africa’s first solar tower project
The European Investment Bank, Europe’s long-term lending institution, has agreed to provide EUR 50m for the Khi Solar One Project.
Abengoa begins construction on two CSP plants awarded by the South Africa DoE
Khi Solar One and KaXu Solar One, will be the first concentrating solar power (CSP) plants in South Africa and will use advanced technology specifically developed for the country’s needs.
South Africa Update Financial Close Set for 5 November 2012
In an address given on 29 October 2012, the Minister of Energy Ms Dipou Peters announced that the financial close for window one of the REIPPPP will go forward on 5 November 2012.
Solar energy in South Africa mix
The government is targeting 1470 MW from wind energy projects, 400 MW from concentrated solar power and 1075 MW from photovoltaic projects, Energy Minister Dipuo Peters said.
CSP plants store heat for up to nine hours
Supporters of concentrated solar power (CSP) are working hard to secure what they regard as their technology's rightful place in the sun.