BASIC ASSESSMENT FOR 100MW NORTHAM ZONDEREINDE SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC (PV) ENERGY FACILITY, LIMPOPO PROVINCE

Letsatsi PV (Pty) Ltd proposes the construction and operation of a Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Energy Facility and associated infrastructure on Portion 1 of the Farm Kopje Alleen 422KQ, located approximately 35km south of Thabazimbi and 18km northwest of Northam, between the R510 in the west and the R511 in the east in the Thabazimbi Local Municipality and Waterberg District in the Limpopo Province. 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 project components.
A 33kV on-site facility substation to facilitate the connection between the Solar PV Energy Facility and mine electrical distribution system.
Offices, control room/s and a storage facility.
3 x 33kV overhead power lines for the distribution of the generated power, which will be connected to the existing smelter substation, shaft substation and 3# substation.
Temporary laydown areas.
Access road (paved/gravel), internal gravel roads and fencing around the development area.