Gamma Power Line Basic Assessment

In order for the authorised Gamma Solar Power Plant (SPP) to connect to the national grid Gamma Solar Power Plant (RF) (Pty) Ltd. is proposing the development of grid connection infrastructure to enable the evacuation of power generated from the authorised solar plant to the national grid (refer to Figure A for the locality map). The infrastructure proposed development consists of a single-circuit 132kV power line, with the associated infrastructure required for the operation of the authorised facility. If the Gamma SPP is selected as a preferred bidder by the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE), it is expected to reach Financial Close by latest December 2021. The authorisation of this proposed power line is a necessity in terms of the authorisation requirements. As such, this Basic Assessment process and Application for Environmental Authorisation is for the development of a 132kV overhead power line connecting the Gamma SPP to the existing Mookodi-Magopela 132kV power line.