Touwsrivier CPV Solar Project— 36 MW Solar
Touwsrivier CPV Solar Project is a 36 MW solar power plant in South Africa, operated since its commissioning. Ranked #63 of 101 solar plants in South Africa, this facility contributes 0.73% of the country's total solar capacity of 4,911 MW. The largest solar plant in South Africa is KaXu Solar One at 100 MW, making Touwsrivier CPV 2.8 times smaller. Nearby plants include Perdekraal East Wind Farm (107.76 MW, Wind), Touwsrivier Solar Power Plant (44.19 MW, Solar), and Soitec Touwsrivier Solar Energy Facility (36 MW, Solar). The plant is located in the Western Cape region, approximately 150 km from Cape Town.
8 years old
South Africa, Africa
- 147. largest of 232 plants in South Africa
- #15,676 worldwide by installed capacity
- #1,394 of 11,042 Solar plants worldwide
- 0.05% of the installed capacity of South Africa
8 years in operation
Solar fleet average: 10.4 years
SolarReserve operates 8 plants totalling 540 MW
10 plants within 100 km, 913 MW combined
Source: Wikidata
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Touwsrivier CPV Solar Project is a solar power plant producing approximately 57 GWh of clean electricity per year with zero direct CO₂ emissions during operation.
Lifecycle emissions: ~41 g CO₂/kWh (manufacturing, transport, decommissioning)
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Solar
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
South Africa- Continent
- Africa
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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