SADC

SANF 13 No 19
A recent announcement by an international firm that it has invested more than US$12 million in a solar power project in South Africa highlights the emergence of southern Africa as a new frontier for renewable energy sources.

Internet sources say the proposed 96 megawatt (MW) solar panel farm being built in the Northern Cape will be able to deliver enough clean power for the equivalent of 30,000 homes.

Situated near Kimberley, the Jasper solar power project will cover about 450 acres with more than 325,000 solar modules.

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has an abundance of renewable energy sources, which, if fully harnessed, could boost power generation in the region.

According to the African Development Bank (AfDB), the region has the potential to become a