PROPOSED FS ZUURFONTEIN PV SOLAR ENERGY FACILITY AND ASSOCIATED INFRASTRUCTURE

FS Zuurfontein (Pty) Ltd (hereafter the Applicant) is proposing the development of a solar energy facility (SEF) and associated infrastructure on a site located approximately 53 km north of Loeriesfontein within the Hantam Municipality, in the Northern Cape. The FS Zuurfontein Photovoltaics (PV) SEF footprint is approximately 1944 hectares (ha) and will be located on Remaining Extent of the Farm Zoutpans Fontein 267, Remaining Extent of the Farm Zuur Fontein 224, Portion 1 of the Farm Zuur Fontein 224 and Remaining Extent of the Farm Zand Kraal 223. The proposed SEF will have a generation capacity of up to 1000MW which will feed into the National Grid. This report comprises the Draft Scoping Report (DSR) for the proposed development of the FS Zuurfontein PV SEF.
The FS Zuurfontein PV SEF will consist of PV panels, with a generation capacity of 1000MW, depending on the available technology at the time. Additional ancillary infrastructure to the SEF would include underground and above-ground cabling between project components, onsite substation/s, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), mounting systems to support the PV panels, internal/ access roads (up to 10 m in width) linking the PV panels and other infrastructure on the site, and permanent workshop area and office for control, maintenance and storage. As far as possible, existing roads will be utilised and upgraded (where needed) with the relevant stormwater infrastructure and gates constructed as required. The perimeter of the proposed SEF may be enclosed with suitable fencing. A formal laydown area for the construction period, containing a temporary maintenance and storage building along with a guard cabin will also be established.
Province(s): Northern Cape