SolarAfrica partners with MPower and Fledge Capital on 184 MW solar‑PV and 300 MWh battery hybrid project in South Africa

Type: Partnership · Technology: Hybrid · Country: South Africa · Capacity: 184 MW · Announced: 2026-07-29

SolarAfrica, MPower and Fledge Capital announced a partnership to develop the Highveld Hybrid Energy project, a 184 MW solar photovoltaic plant with a 300 MWh battery storage system. The project will be located in South Africa’s Highveld region and is slated to begin delivering power to commercial customers in 2029. The hybrid configuration combines solar generation with grid‑scale storage to enhance energy security for the off‑grid commercial sector. The collaboration expands SolarAfrica’s portfolio of utility‑scale solar assets and gives MPower and Fledge Capital exposure to South Africa’s growing renewable market. No financial terms were disclosed, and the partners intend to secure additional financing as the project progresses.

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