Oya Hybrid Power Station, also Oya Energy Hybrid Facility, is a hybrid power plant under development in South Africa. The power station comprises: (a) a 155 MW (208,000 hp) solar power plant (b) a 92 MW/242 MWh battery storage power station (BESS) and (c) an 86 MW wind power plant. The power station is owned and under development by a consortium of four independent energy companies. Under a 20-year power purchase agreement (PPA), the power generated here will be sold to Eskom, the national electricity utility company, for integration into the national grid.[1]
| Oya Hybrid Power Station | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Official name | Oya Energy Hybrid Facility |
| Country | South Africa |
| Location | Breede Valley, Cape Winelands, Western Cape |
| Coordinates | 32°49′23″S 20°17′57″E / 32.82306°S 20.29917°E |
| Status | Proposed |
| Construction began | H2 2024 Expected |
| Commission date | H2 2026 Expected |
| Owner(s) | Oya Energy |
| Operator(s) | Oya Energy |
| Solar farm | |
| Type | Flat-panel PV |
| Power generation | |
| Nameplate capacity | 333 megawatts (447,000 hp) |
Location edit
The power station would be located in the Western Cape Province of South Africa, straddling the border with Northern Cape Province, "between the towns of Ceres and Sutherland".[1]
Overview edit
In 2015, G7 Renewable Energies began planning a stand-alone wind power station. Then a BESS was added. Later as more equity partners were recruited, a solar power station was also added.[1] Through a synchronized mechanism, the hybrid power station is expected to provide a steady 128 MW of dispatchable power from 5am until 9.30pm every day. The single-point synchronization system is reported to employ AI and machine learning.[2][3]
Developers edit
The table below outlines the shareholding in the Oya Energy Hybrid Project. The special purpose vehicle company is Oya Energy. [1]
| Rank | Shareholder | Domicile | Percentage | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Engie | France | 35.0 |
[1] |
| 2 | G7 Renewable Energies | South Africa | 20.0 |
[1] |
| 3 | Meadows Energy | South Africa | 22.5 |
[1] |
| 4 | Perpetua Investment Holdings | South Africa | 22.5 |
[1] |
| Total | 100.00 |
Timeline edit
The hybrid power station project reached financial close in February 2024. It is expected that construction will begin later that same year.[1][4]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b c d e f g h i Jean Marie Takouleu (16 February 2024). "Solar, wind and storage in one: Oya reaches a milestone in South Africa". Afrik21.africa. Paris, France. Retrieved 18 February 2024.
- ^ G7RE (18 February 2024). "Oya Energy Hybrid Facility". G7 Renewable Energies (G7RE). Cape Town, South Africa. Retrieved 18 February 2024.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Pooja Chandak (25 September 2023). "Oya Energy's 128MW Hybrid Renewable Project Advances In South Africa". Solar Quarter. Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. Retrieved 18 February 2024.
- ^ Bryan Groenendaal (15 February 2024). "RMIPPPP 128MW Oya Energy Wind/Solar/Battery Hybrid Project Reaches Financial Close In South Africa". Green Building Africa. Johannesburg, South Africa.