By: Solar quarter

Sungrow, a global leader in inverter and energy storage technology, has partnered with South African construction giant WBHO to deliver sub-Saharan Africa’s largest renewable energy project to date. The landmark 500 MW solar PV installation, located in the Free State province, marks a significant step in the region’s clean energy transition.

The project, developed by integrated renewable energy utility NOA Group, includes two wheeling solar PV facilities situated at Khauta West and South. In total, the project will deploy 712,000 bifacial solar modules mounted on single-axis trackers, supported by Sungrow’s cutting-edge 1+X Modular Inverter system and string combiner boxes.

According to Sungrow, the use of its advanced inverter technology will not only ensure high performance and grid reliability but also contribute to long-term environmental and socio-economic development across the region.

“This project is a transformative milestone for Africa’s energy landscape, and Sungrow is honoured to collaborate with WBHO in bringing it to life,” said Eric Song, Director for Sungrow Sub-Saharan Africa. “Our 1+X Modular Inverter and PVS-16MH solutions enable seamless integration, delivering efficient and scalable renewable energy for industrial and commercial applications.”

The 500 MW project represents NOA Group’s first utility-scale solar initiative and positions the company as a key player in South Africa’s green energy market. NOA will generate, wheel, and supply clean electricity to businesses across the country, helping to decarbonise corporate operations and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.

With this development, South Africa moves closer to meeting its renewable energy targets while strengthening its national grid and expanding access to sustainable power sources.