Work by K-Energy
The proposed Mareetsane Batho-Batho Solar PV Facility will be located on Tribal Land of Mareetsane Batho-Batho approximately 10 km south-west of the Batho-Batho Village in the North West project. The proposed site for the solar plant development is approximately 140 hectares (ha) in extent. The facility will generate approximately 75 Mega Watts (MW) of electricity which will be fed into the National Distribution Grid. The Project plans on bidding into the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme of South Africa in subsequent rounds. The project is currently at an advanced developmental stage and various studies and authorizations are being sought. The proposed development will contribute towards local economic development through job creation and the potential attraction of investment into the area, which are two of the municipal IDP goals. The spin-offs would ensure the future sustainability of this area and enable the local communities to improve their
