NEOSUN Installs 800 kW Solar in Joburg

Key Figures & Findings: NEOSUN Energy has completed an 800 kW grid-tied solar station at Jetpark in Johannesburg, South Africa. This project utilizes 1,380 Longi 580W N-type high-efficiency panels, supplying a total capacity of 800 kWp. The system is designed to reduce the reliance on the national grid, supporting up to 55% of their energy consumption. According to NEOSUN, the solar plant is expected to generate an estimated 1.347 GWh annually. The initiative qualifies for a 56.25% claim under South Africa’s 12B Tax Incentive, with NEOSUN highlighting the installation’s role in reducing carbon emissions and promoting corporate sustainability.

Statistics & Insights: The system is expected to cut CO₂ emissions by 905 tons per year, comparable to removing 2,095 barrels of oil or 1,005,268 pounds of coal.

Future Implications: If successful, this project could encourage similar investments in South Africa’s commercial solar sector by 2028, providing a blueprint for emissions reduction in high-demand areas. Scaling these models could significantly advance the country’s renewable energy targets and its efforts to decarbonize the economy.

Source: NEOSUN Energy