With commissioning anticipated in [June/late 2028], the 410MW Ngwedi Solar Cluster near Rustenburg is set to become the largest solar PV facility in the North West, strengthening South Africa’s renewable energy capacity while supporting local development.
The project marks another step forward in diversifying the country’s energy mix and strengthening regional infrastructure in the North West. Beyond electricity generation, the cluster is expected to support local economic development through job creation, skills development, and opportunities for community participation during both construction and operation.
Awarded preferred bidder status late last year (December 2025), under the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP), the Ngwedi Solar Cluster is being developed by Infinity Power Holding South Africa (Pty) Ltd (IPHSA), headquartered in Egypt, together with its local partner, Pele Green Energy (Pty) Ltd.
The cluster comprises two solar photovoltaic (PV) projects — Onderstepoort Solar 1 (220MW) and Onderstepoort Solar 2 (190MW) — with a combined installed capacity of 410MW.
Together, the projects will include approximately 750,000 solar panels and generate more than 1,000 GWh of electricity each year, enough to supply over 280 000 average South African homes.
The facilities will connect to the nearby Ngwedi Main Transmission Station, with the project sites covering approximately 730 hectares. In addition to contributing to energy security, the cluster is expected to avoid around 1.1 million tonnes of carbon emissions annually.
The Ngwedi Solar Cluster forms part of the latest round of renewable energy procurement, which continues to see strong investment in utility-scale solar PV across the country.