Clean Energy, Brighter Future, Stronger Community

About

The Ngwedi Solar Cluster is a 410MW solar PV development near Rustenburg, delivering clean, reliable power to the national grid while supporting local economic growth and community participation.

Comprising two solar projects in the North West Province, namely 220 MW Onderstepoort Solar 1 (RF) Proprietary Limited and 190 MW Onderstepoort Solar 2 (RF) Proprietary Limited, this cluster is set to be the largest solar PV plant in the province.

These sister solar projects generate 1,000 GWh of clean electricity per year from the combined 750,000 solar panels, enough to supply over 280,000 average South African homes. The facilities connect to the nearby Ngwedi Main Transmission Station, with these project sites spanning approximately 730 hectares and avoiding an estimated 1,100,000 tonnes of carbon emissions each year.

Forming part of South Africa’s Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP), the projects are owned by Infinity Power Holding South Africa (Pty) Ltd (IPHSA), and Pele Green Energy (Pty) Ltd and are expected to reach commissioning in June 2028.

Community

The Ngwedi Solar Cluster is committed to supporting sustainable growth through meaningful economic development that delivers long-term value for surrounding communities. The projects aim to create employment opportunities, strengthen local economies, and promote inclusive participation throughout both construction and operations.

A key focus is ensuring that the benefits of the projects are shared broadly, with particular emphasis on opportunities for South African citizens, black people, skilled and specialised black professionals, local community members, black youth aged 15 to 35, and black women.

During construction and operations, the Cluster will prioritise local content and procurement, while also promoting black ownership and management participation. The projects will further support skills development, enterprise and supplier development, and preferential procurement initiatives designed to foster sustainable local businesses.

These commitments contributed to a strong Economic Development (ED) performance during the bid evaluation process, supporting the successful award of the projects.

Investors & Partners

Infinity Power is the largest African pure-play renewable energy provider, with a 1.3 GW operational portfolio of solar and onshore wind projects across Egypt, South Africa, and Senegal, helping to avoid over 3 million tonnes of COâ‚‚ emissions annually. With a 16 GW pipeline, including 3 GW in near-term development, the company aims to reach 10 GW of operational capacity by 2030, focusing on wind, solar and battery storage projects. Committed to lighting up Africa, Infinity Power drives sustainable development while delivering economic, educational, and environmental benefits to local communities.

Founded in 2009, Pele Green Energy is a leading South African independent power producer focused on advancing Africa’s energy transition through innovative, utility-scale renewable energy projects. With over 3.5GW developed and a growing pipeline of projects in operation and construction, Pele Green Energy is playing a key role in strengthening energy security and enabling long-term economic growth.

Through its partnership with Knowledge Pele, Pele Green Energy integrates energy development with meaningful social impact, driving skills development, enterprise support and community upliftment. To date, these initiatives have positively impacted over 10,000 lives.

Pele Green Energy is committed to delivering sustainable, inclusive energy solutions that power progress and illuminate the way forward.

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