Aquarius Solar Power Plant near Port Nolloth, Northern Cape Province

The activities entail the development of a 250MW
photovoltaic solar facility, Battery Energy Storage
System (BESS) and associated infrastructure on the
farm Kannikwa No. 156, Registration Division
Namaqualand, situated within the Richtersveld
Local Municipality area of jurisdiction. The town of
Port Nolloth is located approximately ~11 km west
of the proposed development (refer to the attached
locality maps).
The project entails the generation of 250MW
electrical power through photovoltaic (PV) panels
and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). The total
footprint of the project will be approximately 3754
hectares (including supporting infrastructure on
site). The developable area is approximately 513
hectares. The property on which the facility is to be
constructed will be leased by Aquarius Solar Power
Plant (RF) (Pty) Ltd from the property owner, for the
lifespan of the project (minimum of 20 years).

Province(s): Northern Cape