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Will Cape Town build a solar PV plant?

In another interesting development, Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has announced that the City will design, build, and operate a R1.2 billion ($66 million) solar PV plant with battery storage capable of providing up to a full stage of load-shedding protection.

How much does solar power cost in Cape Town?

Solar Power in Cape Town is not expensive. 1kWp of Solar Power, without using Batteries, can be installed and registered for as little as R29,000.00 incl. VAT with Treetops. Treetops Renewable Energy Systems has been appointed to execute the Solar PV and BESS Project for PathCare’s N1 City Campus.

Does Cape Town need a solar inverter?

Picture: Pexels The City of Cape Town has announced at all solar PV and/or battery storage applications will be viewed as grid-tied systems, which means that all systems need a City-approved inverter and official sign-off. The mayor committee member for energy, Beverly van Reenen, says the rule applies from October 2023.

Will Cape Town start a solar PV plant in Atlantis?

The City of Cape Town wants to roll out a number of solar PV plants across the metro. Image: Jeoffrey Guillemard/Bloomberg Construction is set to begin on the City of Cape Town’s first city-run solar photovoltaic (PV) plant in Atlantis, 40km north of the inner city.

How can Cape Town encourage residential adoption of solar energy?

To encourage residential adoption of renewable energy, Cape Town has also launched an online solar authorisation portal to simplify the process of obtaining certificates for installing solar panels and battery systems in homes, reducing wait times and motivating more households to switch to solar power.

How many MW will Cape Town's Solar Project feed into the grid?

The R200 million project, which is expected to be completed within a year, could potentially feed between 7MW to 10MW into the city’s electricity grid, Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis said in a statement. After completion, the solar plant will be connected to a nearby main substation to feed power directly to the grid.