Smart PV and energy storage solutions provider Trina Solar has announced the commencement of module deliveries to the Umoyilanga Avondale 115MW photovoltaic project, developed under a strategic partnership with China Energy International Group and China Gezhouba Group.
The project is located approximately 800km from Johannesburg, in Apington, Northern Cape, South Africa, and will be powered with 109,968 panels of Trina Solar’s NEG21C.20 Vertex N modules.
The first batch of modules was delivered earlier this month.
The electricity generated by the Umoyilanga Avondale project will be integrated into the existing grid infrastructure, with connectivity to the ESKOM substation located 32 km away via a 132-kV transmission line, it was shared.
“We are delighted to announce the commencement of module deliveries for the Umoyilanga Avondale project,” commented Zhao Lei, Head of Strategic Key Accounts at Trina Solar.
Adding: “This Project represents a significant step forward in our mission to drive sustainable energy adoption worldwide. Through this collaboration with China Energy International Group and China Gezhouba Group, we are not only addressing immediate energy needs but also laying the foundation for a greener and more resilient future in Africa.”
Hu Yuhong, General Manager at China Energy International Group South Africa, commented: “Once operational, this facility will play a pivotal role in addressing South Africa’s power shortage while advancing the nation’s energy structure towards low-carbon and green development.”