AMEA Power Commissions 120MWSolar Plant in South Africa

Dubai-based renewable energy developer AMEA Power has commissioned a 120MW solar plant in South Africa, expanding its footprint in the country and adding fresh capacity to the national grid.

The Doornhoek solar PV plant, located near Klerksdorp in North West province, was developed as an independent power producer in partnership with local firms Ziyanda Energy and Dzimuzwo Energy.

AMEA Power said the project supports South Africa’s energy transition efforts at a time when the country continues to seek cleaner and more reliable sources of electricity.

The project cost about $120 million and was financed through a $100 million loan from Standard Bank South Africa, alongside $8 million in equity funding from the Industrial Development Corporation. The company reached financial close on the project in June 2024 before moving ahead with construction and commissioning.

AMEA Power stated that the plant will generate about 325GWh of electricity annually. It added that this output is enough to supply about 97,000 households and will help avoid more than 330,000 tonnes of carbon emissions each year.

The facility is also notable for being the company’s first operational asset in South Africa. In addition, it is the first completed project under Bid Window 6, part of South Africa’s renewable energy auction programme.

AMEA Power has also secured two battery storage projects in North West province under Bid Window 2. Each of the storage systems will have a capacity of more than 300MWh, further strengthening the company’s long-term role in South Africa’s clean energy sector.

The commissioning of Doornhoek adds to efforts by private developers and financial institutions to support the country’s shift towards renewable energy and improve power supply reliability.