Solar 100 MW

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Emissions avoided per year 128644 TCO2e

Emissions avoided per year

Kaxu (South Africa)
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South Africa

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Operating since 2015

Solar

100 MW Capacity

Clean energy, endless sun.

Kaxu is a 100 MW solar plant located in Northern Cape Province, South Africa. Atlantica owns 51% of the Kaxu Project. Kaxu relies on a conventional parabolic trough solar power system to generate electricity.

This technology is similar to the technology used in solar power plants that we own in the U.S. and Spain.

In addition, Kaxu has a molten salt thermal energy storage system.The project reached COD in February 2015.

Nutrition, education and health.

Different programs aim to improve the lives of Khai Ma residents.

We participate in substantial social and economic development activities in South Africa as part of a collaborative effort with the Department of Energy of South Africa. Kaxu is located in the Khai Ma Local Municipality of Northern Cape Province.

  • Soup Kitchens: This program ensures that approximately 300 people from four communities, including elderly citizens, sick individuals, and those in dire need, receive a nutritious meal every day.
  • Kindergarten Food Security Initiative: The program supports approximately 190 children across six Early Childhood Development (ECD) Centres by providing nutritious meals.
  • Education and skills development is one of the key elements to promote economic community development. Kaxu addresses this need by means of an internship and bursary programme. Our Internship programme allows young individuals to gain valuable experience to prepare them for the South African Labour market.
  • School Assistant Initiative:. The program is designed to ensure that every child receives the attention and support necessary for academic success.
  • Mobile Clinic Initiative: The implementation of this initiative has provided additional office space and consultation rooms for practitioners through a strategically located mobile clinic that serves as a healthcare hub for 2,090 community residents.