Middlepunt Solar Photovoltaic Project
Sector: Solar • Location: Welkom, Free State Province, South Africa
Source: Green Building Africa
The Middlepunt solar photovoltaic project will deliver 337 MWDC or 240 MWAC near Welkom. Once operational, the plant is expected to generate about 770 GWh of clean electricity annually, enough to supply around 325000 households. Electricity from the project will be supplied at a tariff of 458 ZAR per MWh, equivalent to about US$27 per MWh, positioning it among the most cost competitive renewable e
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Solar, Power Generation (CCGT), Commercial
- Location
- Welkom, Free State Province, South Africa
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Green Building Africa
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Original status | commercial close |
Taiyo status | Under Construction |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Middlepunt solar photovoltaic project will deliver 337 MWDC or 240 MWAC near Welkom. Once operational, the plant is expected to generate about 770 GWh of clean electricity annually, enough to supply around 325000 households. Electricity from the project will be supplied at a tariff of 458 ZAR per MWh, equivalent to about US$27 per MWh, positioning it among the most cost competitive renewable energy projects globally. |
Original sector | Energy |
Location
Country | South Africa |
State | Free State Province |
City | Welkom |
Source
Source | Green Building Africa |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Solar, Power Generation (CCGT), Commercial |
Article published date | 2026-04-05 |
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