Name of the Project
Pilanesberg Platinum Mines (PPM) energy project.
Location
South Africa’s North West province.
Project Owner/s
PPM, a subsidiary of Sedibelo Resources.
Project Description
By 2025, Sedibelo aims to source at least 50% of its total electricity requirements from renewable sources. It has, thus, embarked on a series of projects to provide renewable energy to its mining operations, subject to further feasibility studies.
Sedibelo plans two phases of renewable energy supply.
Phase 1 entails the provision of 47 MW of wind-generated power through a wheeling arrangement. The project is expected to provide about 50% of PPM’s energy requirements, starting in 2025.
Phase 2 entails the development of an on-site 50 MW solar facility, to supplement the wheeled wind power, which will be located at or near the PPM.
Potential Job Creation
None stated.
Capital Expenditure
None stated.
Planned Start/End Date
Not stated.
Latest Developments
Sedibelo is negotiating a power purchase agreement with successful bidding consortium Sturdee Energy with further detail to be provided at the conclusion of negotiations.
Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
Sturdee Energy (developer and independent power producer) and juwi (developer and engineering, procurement and construction contractor).
Contact Details for Project Information
Sedibelo Resources, tel +27 12 661 4280 or email info@sedibeloplatinum.com
PPM, tel +27 14 555 1800 or email info@ppmsa.co.za.