Proposed development of a solar photovoltaic (PV) energy facility and associated infrastructure with a generation capacity of up to 10MWac, located near Sasolburg in the Free State Province

Becrux Solar PV Project Two (Pty) Ltd is proposing to develop a 10MW ac Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Energy Facility and associated infrastructure on Portion 1 of the Farm Saltbery Plain 137 and the Remaining Extent of Portion 1 of the Farm Roseberry Plain 250, located 4km southeast of the town Sasolburg, within jurisdiction of the Metsimaholo Local Municipality and the Fezile Dabi District Municipality in the Free State Province. The purpose of the facility will be to generate electricity for exclusive use by Sasol Limited.

A development area of up to ~30ha and a development footprint of up to ~19.99ha have been identified within the project site (~339.87ha) by Becrux Solar PV Project Two (Pty) Ltd for the development of the Becrux II Solar PV Energy Facility. Infrastructure associated with the Solar PV Energy Facility will include the following:
Solar PV array comprising PV modules and mounting structures.
Inverters and transformers.
Cabling between the panels.
11kV onsite containerised/non-containerised substation.
11kV overhead power line for the distribution of the generated power, which will be connected to the existing Sigma Substation.
Main access gravel road and internal gravel roads.
Operations and Maintenance (O&M) building, including a sewage/conservancy tank and water storage tanks.
Site office, workshop area, storage area, and laydown area.
Fire break and fencing around the site, including an access gate.