Construction of a R1,2 billion, 75 MW solar power plant at Eskoms Lethabo power station in the Free State is underway, marking the first major construction milestone for the utilitys renewable energy subsidiary following National Treasury approval for its establishment.
The project will fall under the oversight of Eskom Green after National Treasury granted Section 51G approval for the entity to be established as a ring-fenced subsidiary focused on renewable energy investments.
Once completed, the solar facility is expected to generate about 147 GWh of electricity a year enough to supply an estimated 60 000 households.
