Norway firm scoops Phikwe solar deal

New deal: Scatec. BERA and BPC officials at Wednesday’s signing ceremony
New deal: Scatec. BERA and BPC officials at Wednesday’s signing ceremony

Norway’s Scatec ASA has scooped a deal to develop a 50MW photovoltaic solar power station in Selebi-Phikwe, the biggest renewable project government has awarded in history, Mmegi has learnt.

Part of the Power Purchase Agreement signed between the Oslo-based group and the Botswana Power Corporation on Wednesday requires that 40% of shares in the company established for the project be awarded to citizens.

Scatec is one of the world’s biggest solar and renewable energy developers, with large scale projects that include a R16 billion plant in South Africa due to have a capacity of 540MW. In Africa, the group also has projects in Lesotho, Egypt, Uganda, Mozambique, Rwanda and Tunisia.

Editor's Comment
Bravo, Matlala JSS for recognising employees!

Last Friday, Matlala Junior Secondary School (JSS) in Tlokweng did just that – they organised an event to honour their teachers and support staff. This gesture is truly commendable, as teachers occupy a pivotal role in the lives of our children.To be completely candid, teachers are the ones who shape our children from a very tender age, investing a significant amount of time in their growth and development. It's not uncommon to hear parents...

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