First merchant solar plant enters South African Power Pool trading

First merchant solar plant enters South African Power Pool trading

UK energy trader BB Energy has commissioned a 25 MW merchant solar plant in Zambia, marking the first such facility to join the South African Power Pool market. A 35 MW expansion is planned for completion later this year as part of a 118 MW target by 2027…

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