Juwi Renewable Energies has signed a module supply agreement with Chinese manufacturer JA Solar for the delivery of 420,000 solar panels to support two large-scale solar power projects in South Africa, the company announced on Tuesday.
The panels will be used in the construction of the 100MW Sonvanger Solar Plant, being developed with Pele Green Energy for Glencore, and the 120MW Paarde Valley PV2 project, which is being delivered for Sasol and Air Liquide in partnership with TotalEnergies, Mulilo, and Reatile Group.
Combined, the projects will generate an estimated 672,000 megawatt hours (MWh) of electricity annually, helping reduce approximately 625,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions per year. The output is equivalent to removing over 130,000 cars from the road.
“We’re proud to work with global technology leaders like JA Solar, energy-intensive industries and independent power producers to advance South Africa’s energy transition,” said Richard Doyle, managing director of Juwi Renewable Energies. “These large-scale projects also bring real carbon savings to the country’s hard-to-abate sectors, while reducing electricity costs for energy users and easing pressure on the grid.”
The projects are scheduled to come online in late 2026 and are part of Juwi’s wider solar rollout programme, which includes over ZAR 6 billion ($320 million) in new-build photovoltaic capacity. According to Juwi, these developments will contribute roughly 5% to South Africa’s total installed solar PV capacity upon completion.
JA Solar’s executive president Aiqing Yang said the company is committed to supporting clean energy development in South Africa.
“We’re proud to partner with Juwi on these flagship projects, which reflect our shared commitment to advancing clean energy in South Africa,” Yang said. “By supplying high-efficiency modules built for performance and reliability, we’re helping to power a more sustainable industrial future.”
South Africa aims to install nearly 30GW of new wind and solar capacity by 2030, while 11GW of coal-fired generation is scheduled for retirement.
