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ACWA Power Signs PPA for South Africa's 150MW Dispatchable Renewable Hybrid Plant

ACWA Power, lead shareholder and developer in the 'ACWA Power Project DAO', signed the Power Purchase Agreement for a 150MW dispatchable renewable hybrid plant.

December 20, 2023. By News Bureau

ACWA Power, lead shareholder and developer in the 'ACWA Power Project DAO', signed the Power Purchase Agreement for a 150 MW dispatchable renewable hybrid plant.

Located in the Northern Cape Province of South Africa, the plant will be equipped with the largest solar PV installation in the country of 442 MW, with about 1,200 MWh of battery storage which will be one of the largest in the world. Commencement of operations is scheduled by Q2 2026, adding significant dispatchable capacity onto the grid.

Project DAO also includes a significant transmission integration scope which includes both Transmission Substation capacity upgrades and a new distribution station, which will together facilitate access to the grid for other renewable projects in the area and help alleviate the Northern Cape grid congestion.

"ACWA Power is firmly committed to leading the energy transition in high-growth markets, and we are proud to meaningfully contribute to the socio-economic development of South Africa through our mission to deliver power, desalinated water, and green hydrogen reliably and responsibly at an affordable cost. Project DAO is set to be yet another ACWA Power flagship project in South Africa, following the success of the Bokpoort and Redstone CSP projects, in offering clean energy to the country and significant socio-economic value to its surrounding communities", said Marco Arcelli, Chief Executive Officer of ACWA Power.

The project will not only deliver efficient clean energy to the national grid but will also reinforce the socio-economic framework in South Africa by offering job opportunities and utilizing local supply chains. The project will reach around 50% local content in procurement during the construction period, and create more than 1,000 construction jobs at peak - with about 25% from the local community.

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