| Prieska–Total Solar Power Station | |
|---|---|
| Country | South Africa |
| Location | Prieska,Pixley ka Seme District Municipality,Northern Cape Province |
| Coordinates | 30°02′05″S22°18′53″E / 30.03472°S 22.31472°E /-30.03472; 22.31472 |
| Status | Operational |
| Construction began | 2015 |
| Commission date | 2016 |
| Construction cost | US$200 million |
| Owner | Mulilo Prieska PV |
| Operator | Mulilo Prieska PV (RF) |
| Solar farm | |
| Type | Flat-panel PV |
| Site area | 209 hectares (520 acres) |
| Power generation | |
| Nameplate capacity | 86 MW (115,000 hp) |
| Annual net output | 210 GWh |
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ThePrieska–Total Solar Power Station, alsoMulilo Prieska Solar Power Station, is an 86 megawattssolar power plant inSouth Africa. The solar farm was developed and is owned by a consortium comprising fiveindependent power producers (IPPs), development finance companies and private investment firms. The power station owners formed a special purpose vehicle (SPV) company calledMulilo Prieska PV (RF), to design, finance, construct, own, operate and maintain the power station and related infrastructure. The off-taker of the power generated here isEskom Holdings, the public electricity utilityparastatal of South Africa. A 20-yearpower purchase agreement between Murillo Prieska PV and Eskom, governs the sale and purchase of electricity between the power station and the electric utility.[1]
The power station sits on 209 hectares (520 acres) approximately 59 kilometres (37 mi), southwest of the town ofPrieska, inSiyathemba Municipality, inPixley ka Seme District, in theNorthern Cape Province of South Africa.[1][2] The geographical coordinates of the solar farm are: 30°02'05.0"S, 22°18'53.0"E (Latitude:-30.034722; Longitude:22.314722).[3]
The design calls or ground-mounted photo-voltaic cells, with total generation capacity of 86 megawatts. However, the 20-year PPA between the parties calls for the supply and purchase of 75 megawatts. Eskom buys the power and integrates it into the national South African grid.[1]
The table below illustrates the shareholding in the SPV company that owns, operates and maintains the power station.[1][4]
| Rank | Shareholder | Domicile | Percentage | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TotalEnergies | France | 27.0 | [1][4] |
| 2 | Calulo Renewable Energy | South Africa | 25.0 | [1][4] |
| 3 | Mulilo Renewable Energy | South Africa | 18.0 | [1][4] |
| 4 | Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa Limited (IDC) | South Africa | 15.0 | [1][4] |
| 5 | Futuregrowth Asset Management | South Africa | 10.0 | [1][4] |
| 6 | Siyathemba Local Municipality | South Africa | 5.0 | [1][4] |
| Total | 100.00 |
The cost of construction was reported at US$200 million.[1]
Construction began in 2015 and was completed in December 2016.[1] SunPower, an affiliate of TotalEnergies was awarded theengineering, procurement and construction contract. They are also the operations and maintenance contractor.[4]