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Scatec appointed as EPC for 255 MW Thakadu PV power plant in South Africa

Supply Agreement Solar announced South Africa Mar 7, 2026
255 MW
Capacity
construction
Stage
Thakadu PV power plant
Project

Scatec has been appointed to deliver engineering, procurement, and construction services for the 255 MW Thakadu PV power plant in South Africa.

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Deal Analysis

Scatec was appointed as EPC for Lyra Energy's 255 MW Thakadu PV power plant in South Africa, a supply agreement announced on 2026-03-07. The Norwegian IPP Scatec will deliver engineering, procurement, and construction services for the 255 MW solar project. Value for the Thakadu PV plant was not disclosed.
  • Scatec appointed EPC for 255 MW Thakadu PV plant.
  • Lyra Energy is the developer for the South Africa solar project.
  • Deal announced 2026-03-07; value not disclosed.

Source Intelligence

KEY DETAILS

The EPC scope corresponds to about 80% of total project capital expenditure. Quote: "the EPC scope corresponding to about 80% of total project capital expenditure." Lyra Energy is a renewable platform jointly owned by Scatec, Standard Bank and Stanlib. Quote: "Lyra Energy, a renewable platform jointly owned by Scatec, Standard Bank and Stanlib" Financing has been structured through non-recourse project debt and equity contributions. Quote: "Financing has been structured through non-recourse project debt and equity contributions" Standard Bank of South Africa is acting as senior lender. Quote: "Standard Bank of South Africa acting as senior lender."

Deal Size
The project’s total capital expenditure is approximately ZAR 4 billion (~$240 million).
Capacity
255 MW Thakadu PV power plant
Location
Thakadu PV power plant in South Africa.
PPA Details
The project has secured contracted private sector offtake
Financials
The project’s total capital expenditure is approximately ZAR 4 billion (~$240 million). Financing has been structured through non-recourse project debt and equity contributions, targeting 80% leverage
Announcement
07 Mar 2026
COD
Commercial operations for the first phase are expected during the first half of 2027.
Expected Close
construction of the second phase is expected during the second half of 2026.
PARTIES MENTIONED IN SOURCE
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Scatec EPC

"Scatec will provide EPC, asset management and operations & maintenance services for the Thakadu PV plant."

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Scatec asset manager

"Scatec will provide EPC, asset management and operations & maintenance services for the Thakadu PV plant."

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Scatec O&M provider

"Scatec will provide EPC, asset management and operations & maintenance services for the Thakadu PV plant."

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Lyra Energy developer

"Lyra Energy reaches financial close for Thakadu PV plant"

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Standard Bank lender

"Standard Bank of South Africa acting as senior lender."

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Standard Bank investor

"Lyra Energy, a renewable platform jointly owned by Scatec, Standard Bank and Stanlib"

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Stanlib investor

"Lyra Energy, a renewable platform jointly owned by Scatec, Standard Bank and Stanlib"

high quality Enriched Mar 7, 2026

Timeline

Announced
Mar 7, 2026
Signed
Closed

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