JA Solar to Supply Modules for Teraco's 120 MW Solar Project
JA Solar said in a press release that it was selected as the exclusive photovoltaic module supplier for Teraco's 120 MW Sediba solar project. The facility is under construction in Parys, in South Africa's Free State province.
JA Solar will provide n type modules designed to withstand high temperatures, dust, hail and heavy loads. The company was selected following technical evaluation and testing.
Sediba is expected to generate more than 354,000 MWh of electricity annually after operations begin, which is scheduled by the end of 2026. Electricity from the project will enter South Africa's national grid, while an equivalent renewable energy allocation will serve Teraco's data centers through agreements with local municipalities and Eskom.
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