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AfriSam (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd: Dudfield Cement Factory Basic Assessment report in support of an Environmental Authorisation Application for a proposed solar plant

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AfriSam (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd: Dudfield Cement Factory (hereafter referred to as “the applicant”) is located near Lichtenburg on Portion 18 of Farm Dudfield in the Northwest Province. The mine proposes to construct a photovoltaics (“PV”) solar plant adjacent to the existing cement factory for power supply to the cement factory. The proposed project will extend approximately 35 ha in size.

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AfriSam (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd: Dudfield Cement Factory (“Dudfield”) is an existing mine and cement factory located within the North-West Province in South Africa and falls under the jurisdiction of the Ditsobotla Local Municipality (“DLM”). The mine lies approximately 18 km west of Lichtenburg and 64 km south-east of Mafikeng. Dudfield proposes to construct a photovoltaics (“PV”) solar plant on the eastern side of the existing cement factory, which falls within the approved Mining Right Area (“MRA”). The proposed area (35 ha) for this project is located partially within a rehabilitated ploughed pasture consisting of secondary grasslands (16.3 ha), a portion that is disturbed due to mining activities (6.2 ha) and a portion that is invaded by invasive Eucalyptus trees (12.5 ha). For the proposed solar plant, PV panels will be used to capture the solar energy and convert it into an electrical current. A set of PV inverters will be installed to convert the variable direct current (“DC”) output of the PV solar panels into a utility frequency alternating current that will feed into a 230 m long, 6.6 kV line. The electricity output of the solar plant will be less than 20 MW. Transformers will be installed to increase the voltage coming from the inverters. The PV modules that are going to be used, consist of thin film solar module technology certified for use in 1000 V DC systems. The PV modules are manufactured off site and certified for reliability and safety by international institutes. The existing internal gravel road, proposed to be upgraded, extends approximately 630 m in length and 6 m in width. The existing gravel road will be regraded, levelled (using limestone) and compacted. The upgrade activities are proposed to remain within the existing gravel road footprint. The site will be fenced, and security facilities will be erected to reduce the risk of theft. Minor details of the construction methodology will be refined upon appointment of the contractors. It is not anticipated that any changes to the scope of the activity will occur. If any amendments constituted in Section 29 or Section 31 of the NEMA EIA Regulations are anticipated after receipt of the Environmental Authorisation, the necessary amendment application will be submitted.

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Friday, July 9, 2021 - 11:49

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16759

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14/12/16/3/3/1/2361
10/10/2021

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