Edwaleni Solar Power Station
Solar farm in Manzini, Eswatini
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The development sits on 45 hectares (110 acres) of real estate, provided by the Eswatini government. The power station is located in the town of Matsapha, in Manzini Region, in central Eswatini. The solar farm sits adjacent to the government-owned 15 megawatt Edwaleni Hydroelectric Power Station.
Matsapha is located approximately 8 kilometres (5 mi) west of the city of Manzini, the regional capital. This is approximately 34 kilometres (21 mi) southeast of Mbabane, the country's capital city.
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Overview
The power station is owned and is being developed by Frazium Energy from Germany. The design calls for the installation of 75,000 solar panels on 45 hectares (110 acres), on a site that measures 54 hectares (130 acres). The solar component will be attached to a large battery energy storage system, described as the "largest project of its kind in Africa". The ultimate beneficiary is intended to be the South African electricity grid, through the Southern African Power Pool, over a 40-year period, according to an existing PPA.
Cost and timeline
The cost of construction is reported to be US$115 million (approx. €98.8 million). Commercial commissioning is anticipated in the second half of 2022.