The 120 MW Doornhoek solar photovoltaic (PV) project in the North West has entered operation, adding new generation capacity to South Africa’s grid under the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP).
Sineng Electric has supplied and commissioned inverter technology for the project, including 19 central inverter units, which convert solar-generated electricity into grid-compatible power.
The company says the system is designed to support stable output and efficient performance under local grid conditions.
The Doornhoek project forms part of the REIPPPP, a key mechanism for adding privately developed generation capacity to the grid and diversifying South Africa’s coal-dominated energy mix.
Sineng Electric says the plant is expected to contribute hundreds of gigawatt hours of electricity annually to support national supply and reduce carbon emissions.
The project adds to a growing pipeline of renewable capacity being connected to the grid. According to Sineng Electric, such developments aim to support supply and investment in new generation.
