Kathu CSP is a 100 MW solar power plant located in South Africa. View location, capacity, and technical details.
Installed
Year online
Operator
Coordinates
Insights
Location
Technical Details
- Fuel Type
- Solar
- Capacity
- 100 MW
- Commissioned
- 2019
- Status
- Operational
- Owner
- ACWA Power
- Country
- South Africa
- Coordinates
- -27.613, 23.025
Estimated Carbon Footprint
tonnes / year
over ~30 yrs
gCO₂ per kWh
Annual emissions equal to
Renewable source — life-cycle emissions only (materials/construction), no direct combustion. Open calculator
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About this plant
Kathu CSP is a 100 MW solar power plant in South Africa, ranked #1 of 101 solar plants and contributing 2.04% to 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 Kathu CSP equal in size. With 101 solar plants in total, South Africa’s solar capacity showcases a growing renewable energy sector.
Nearby plants within 50 km include Kathu Solar Park (100 MW, Solar), Sishen Solar Power Plant (94.3 MW, Solar), and Adams Solar PV Project (82.5 MW, Solar). The facility is located in the Northern Cape region, approximately 200 km from Upington.
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