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How much does a solar power plant cost in Cape Town?

The City of Cape Town has launched construction of a 7-10 MW solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant in Atlantis, in the Western Cape Province. To be developed at a cost of approximately $11.3 million, construction is expected to be completed within a year.

Who owns Cape Town's solar plant?

By Joanne Carew, ITWeb Cape-based contributor. Cape Town mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis. The City of Cape Town’s municipal solar plant in Atlantis, Cape Town, is now one-sixth complete. The facility is the first utility-scale renewable energy project in Cape Town and the first-of-its-kind in South Africa to be owned and operated by a city.

How many solar panels have been installed in Cape Town?

The facility is the first utility-scale renewable energy project in Cape Town and the first-of-its-kind in South Africa to be owned and operated by a city. Since construction on the project began in October 2024, around 2 400 solar panels have been installed.

Will Cape Town become the first city to own a solar power plant?

Cape Town is on track to become the first city in South Africa to own and operate a solar power plant, marking a significant move towards energy independence, Cape {town} Etc reports. Also read: Prasa denies railway collapse risk amid legal battle

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