As an efficient provider of clean, zero-emission solar energy in South Africa, Lesedi Power Project is helping the South African Government meet its renewable energy targets and leverage local economic development benefit.
Significant benefits include:
- The provision of direct and indirect employment in impoverished communities within a 50km radius priority area.
- More than 35% of local content achieved in procurement during operations.
- Preferential procurement: more than 30% of the total procurement spend is with BBBEE providers
- Long term enterprise development and socio-economic development investments.