ACWA Power said that in addition to providing clean and reliable energy to the national grid, the Redstone CSP will deliver tangible socio-economic benefits.
The construction project will create more than 2,000 jobs at its peak, including about 400 from the local community. It will also result in approximately 100 permanent direct jobs during the operating period.
Furthermore, the project will reach close to 44% local content on procurement during construction.
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renewableenergyThe R11.6 billion Redstone concentrated solar power (CSP) plant in the Northern Cape will provide continuous electricity to around 200,000 households.
