South Africa has the biggest solar market on the African continent, thanks to a well-structured government program. The government has set an aggressive goal of generating almost 18,000 MW from renewables by 2030.
The Jasper Power Plant project is Google’s 12th renewable energy project to date. The project, developed and funded by SolarReserve, Intikon Energy and the Kensani group, is also backed by Rand Merchant Bank, the Public Investment Corporation, the Development Bank of South Africa and the PEACE Humansrus Trust.
The project will create approximately 300 construction and 50 permanent jobs in the region.