The 630MW Spitskop Cluster, located near Northam in Limpopo, was named a preferred bidder under South Africa’s REIPPPP Bid Window 7 in December 2024. The award formed part of a broader 1.28GW solar PV allocation to Infinity Power and Pele Green Energy, marking a significant milestone in the country’s renewable energy rollout.
Comprising three projects — Copper (240MW), Palladium (240MW) and Vanadium (150MW) — the cluster will significantly expand clean electricity generation in the region, more than doubling the current solar footprint. Once operational, it will deliver reliable renewable energy to the national grid while supporting South Africa’s decarbonisation objectives.
Infinity Power said the award reflects the growing scale of its renewable energy portfolio in South Africa, noting that meg-projects like Spitskop are central to expanding clean, reliable power across the region.
“We look forward to building these projects promptly and contributing to South Africa’s energy supply. Our track record in the country over the last decade speaks for itself, as does our commitment to investing in the communities where we operate across South Africa. I want to thank our partners, Pele Green Energy, as we continue our productive relationship with them,” said Nayer Fouad, CEO of Infinity Power Holdings.
Pele Green Energy added that the cluster aligns with its commitment to meaningful participation in the sector, with a strong focus on ensuring that local communities benefit through job creation, skills development and long-term economic opportunities.
“This achievement is a testament to the strength of our partnership and the collaborative power of two leading African Independent Power Producers (IPPs). Together with Infinity Power, we are proud to drive Africa’s energy future forward, delivering clean, reliable energy to the grid while uplifting local communities through job creation and skills development. This partnership highlights our shared commitment to advancing renewable energy solutions that benefit both South Africa and the continent as a whole,” concluded Gqi Raoleka, CEO of Pele Green Energy.