Makro Strubens Valley Solar

The solar PV systems generate clean, affordable electricity that is fed directly into Makro stores, allowing the retailer to reduce its electricity bills.

The Makro sites include Woodmead, Riversands, Carnival, Strubens Valley and Springfield, with Silverlakes expected to begin construction in the coming weeks.

According to Nesa, the acquired portfolio has the capacity to generate approximately 4.4 million kWh and offset 4 700 tonnes of CO2 emissions per annum.

It notes the Strubens Valley store alone has a 480kW peak plant output that is estimated to produce one-quarter of the store’s annual energy needs.

An additional two rooftop solar PV sites were acquired in this transaction, bringing Nesa’s assets under management to R158 million across 40 sites in SA.