In an effort to diversify energy resources and become future-fit, the City of Cape Town has become the first metro in the country to begin construction on its own solar PV plant, reports Cape {town} Etc.
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The solar photovoltaic (PV) plant is located in Atlantis and Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis alongside Energy Mayco Member Alderman Xanthea Limberg, were seen on site as construction commenced.
Hill-Lewis described the venture as a flagship project in the priority programme to build a more secure energy future.
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‘Construction on this R200m project is expected to take about a year, after which we’ll connect the Atlantis solar plant to a nearby main substation to feed 7MW (and potentially scalable up to 10 MW) directly to the grid’ said the Cape Town mayor.
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The City further estimates that the site is expected to begin delivering power towards the end of next year while the ultimate goal is to have a number of similar plants scattered across the metro in the years ahead. The Atlantis-based project will also aid in job creation and boost the local economy.
Eskom’s expected price escalations has also motivated the City to diversify its energy resources, as recent price hikes have been deemed unsustainable for the City and its residents.
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