en.Wedoany.com Reported - AMEA Power has achieved a significant milestone under Round 6 of South Africa's Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP), with its 120 MW solar photovoltaic project becoming the first to reach commercial operation under this round.
This milestone was commemorated at the Africa Energy Forum (aef). In his keynote address, South Africa's Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, recognized the role of renewable energy investments in supporting the country's energy security, industrial development, and economic growth objectives. The Minister expressed gratitude for AMEA Power's trust in South Africa, noting that the company's investment has made significant contributions to economic growth, job creation, skills development, and people empowerment. He also praised AMEA Power's track record of delivering projects on accelerated timelines, stating that the company's growing presence in South Africa is significant for the country's energy transition. The Minister expressed support for AMEA Power's continued participation in future energy procurement rounds, highlighting the company's ability and commitment to delivering projects efficiently.
Hosted by AMEA Power Chairman, Mr Hussain Al Nowais, the event brought together representatives from government, the Independent Power Producer Office (IPPO), Eskom Green, financial institutions, development partners, and the energy sector to reflect on the role of public-private partnerships in accelerating infrastructure delivery.
The successful commissioning of the 120 MW solar PV project marks AMEA Power's first operational asset in South Africa, demonstrating continued investor confidence in the country's renewable energy market. Located near Klerksdorp in the North West Province, the project generates approximately 325 GWh of electricity annually, enough to power around 97,000 households. At its peak, construction employed approximately 1,050 people and created development opportunities for local businesses.
Additionally, AMEA Power has secured two further projects under Round 2 of South Africa's Battery Energy Storage Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (BESIPPPP), both located in the North West Province, each with a capacity exceeding 300 MWh.
This project is part of South Africa's broader efforts to diversify its energy mix, improve energy security, and attract strategic infrastructure investment. AMEA Power Chairman Hussain Al Nowais stated that through the construction of this project, the company has deepened its commitment to South Africa and demonstrated its ability to deliver large-scale energy infrastructure that supports national priorities. The South African market is strategically important for AMEA Power's growth ambitions in Africa, and the company sees significant opportunities to support the country's energy transition, industrial development, skills development, job creation, and broader economic participation.
The USD 120 million project was developed by AMEA Power in partnership with Ziyanda Energy and Dzimuzwo Energy, both African women-led energy companies. Project financing includes approximately USD 100 million in debt from Standard Bank South Africa and USD 8 million in equity funding from the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC), enabling meaningful participation by local partners.
Such investments strengthen the regional energy ecosystem by supporting infrastructure that contributes to the stability and resilience of the Southern African Power Pool (SAPP). The commissioning of the 120 MW solar project also reaffirms the effectiveness of the REIPPPP in attracting private sector investment, facilitating infrastructure delivery, and fostering partnerships between government, financial institutions, local businesses, and international developers.
As AMEA Power expands its footprint across Africa, the company continues to diversify its renewable energy portfolio through investments in solar, wind, battery storage, and water infrastructure. South Africa remains a key market in this strategy, offering opportunities to support national development priorities while contributing to the broader growth of sustainable energy infrastructure across the continent.
Attendees included representatives from the Department of Electricity and Energy, the Independent Power Producer Office (IPPO), Eskom Green, and other stakeholders involved in driving South Africa's energy transition.
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