Utility scale projects in South Africa

The two projects Selemela Solar Park (126 MWp) Selemela Solar PV Project 2 (130 MWp) have been pioneering for the SOLA Group and the South African renewable energy industry. At financial close in September 2022, these projects represent the largest corporate renewable energy Power Purchase Agreement in Africa. They were also the first 100 MW+ project to be registered after legislation was passed to raise the licensing limit above 100 MW. As EPC, WBHO was responsible for the design, procurement, construction, installation, connection, and commissioning.

At SOLA, we have had the privilege of partnering with meteocontrol, and the experience has been nothing short of outstanding. From the very beginning, their service was prompt and exceptionally responsive. The solution we received was of the highest quality, perfectly aligned with our needs, and integrated seamlessly into our solar PV farms.
The ease of use of the product immediately stood out. Designed with user experience in mind, our team was able to get up to speed quickly without any significant learning curve. The product’s functionality provided us with all the data needed to monitor and optimize the performance of our solar farms. The flexibility and features of the product met all our requirements, ensuring a smooth integration into our existing processes.
Additionally, the support provided by the team has been exceptional. Whenever we had questions or needed assistance, the team was always available, offering fast and detailed responses. Their commitment to customer satisfaction is evident, and we always felt confident knowing they were there to help us get the most out of the product.
Overall, meteocontrol has exceeded our expectations in both product quality and customer service. We are confident in their ability to deliver outstanding solutions and highly recommend them to any company looking for reliable solution for technical operations management, precise control capabilities, and exceptional support

Roy Harris, Head of Engineering at SOLA Group

System Data


Selemela Solar Park

  • Installed power: 126 MWp
  • Completion: 2024
  • Country: South Africa

System Data


Selemela Solar PV Project 2

  • Installed power: 130 MWp
  • Completion: 2024
  • Country: South Africa

Services


  • Integrated monitoring concept based on the blue’Log XM, including control cabinets (Data Stations X-Series) and sensors
  • SCADA Center for each of the two projects for local and offline operation and maintenance of the system and historical data hosting
  • VCOM Cloud for O&M tasks, reporting, trending, analysis and alarming
  • Project management and commissioning

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