Sasolburg Solar Farm

Both solar projects are particularly significant as the country contends with indefinite loadshedding due to constraints in the national power grid. The issues facing the national power utility are enormous and complex, requiring the joint cooperation of the public and private sectors to resolve them. The Sasolburg solar farm was created to overcome this.

Gobalsamy stated: “There has been a call for all stakeholders to work together to find resolutions to the country’s energy crisis which impacts all of us. We are exceptionally proud to do our part to alleviate the electricity challenges and reduce Omnia’s impact on the environment.”

Phase 2 of the Sasolburg solar farm plant development will lead to an additional 11,000 panels over 6.5 hectares, further enhancing the Group’s commitment to a net-zero achievement. The management, procurement, and engineering of both 6,5-hectare solar projects have been carried out in-house, utilizing Omnia’s experienced and highly skilled team of professionals. Around 90 externally contracted staff managed the installation process over a 7-month period for phase 1 developments, with a similar outlook expected for phase 2.

Beyond the clear advantages for business, this renewable energy initiative also contributes to a more environmentally friendly future. The utilization of solar power significantly reduces the carbon emissions typically associated with fossil fuel energy sources.

Adhir Bisunder, Technology and Project Manager at Sasolburg quantified the environmental impact, stating, “This plant will essentially bring around 20 gigawatts of energy. In terms of the CO2 reduction, we’re looking at around 20 to 21,000 tonnes of CO2. That’s equivalent to planting 100,000 trees.”

The Sasolburg solar farm Photovoltaic plant marks a substantial milestone in Safripol’s journey towards greater reliance on renewable energy sources, further underscoring the company’s commitment to environmental sustainability and operational excellence.