- Atlantis Foundries (Pty) Ltd (AF), one of Africa’s largest foundry operations, has commissioned at 13.5MW solar PV system at their Cape Town production complex.
- The system is engineered, financed, constructed and operated by Energy Partners.
- The plant will offset 20% of the foundry’s energy needs.
The system has been specifically engineered to align with the foundry’s electrical consumption profile. It is integrated into AF’s electrical network that is connected to the City of Cape Town’s grid, and excess energy generated by the plant will be fed into the City’s network through the feed-in programme, contributing to the overall renewable energy capacity of Cape Town.
“Atlantis Foundries plays a crucial role in global trade, accounting for 2% of AGOA exports and 4% of South Africa’s trade with the European Union. This project strengthens our resilience and ensures we remain globally competitive,” said Pieter du Plessis, Chief Executive Officer of Atlantis Foundries.
“This is a remarkable, path-breaking project,” noted Mayor Hill-Lewis who was present at the inauguaration ceremony. “The City of Cape Town is proud to facilitate investments like this, that enable future energy security and contribute to a growing economy that gets more people into work.”
Author: Bryan Groenendaal
