Heritage Cases

juwi Renewable Energies (hereafter referred to as “juwi”) is proposing to develop three 100 MW solar PV projects, collectively referred to as the Skeerhok SEF, within the same geographical area on Portion 0 of Smutshoek Farm 395 and Portion 9 of Gemsbok Bult Farm 120 close to Kenhardt in the Northern Cape. The development of the transmission line and associated electrical infrastructure is proposed to connect the proposed SEF to the national grid via the Eskom Nieuwehoop Substation. Following the construction phase, the proposed transmission line and associated electrical infrastructure will either be transferred into the ownership of Eskom or remain in the ownership of the project owner. The proposed transmission line and associated infrastructure will include the following:  A 132 kV transmission line with concrete foundations and steel tower structures (i.e. pylons). The line will consist of either self-supporting suspension structures or guyed monopoles and a maximum height of 32 m. The span lengths are estimated to range between 200 m and 300 m. The servitude for the 132 kV power line will be 40 m wide. Associated electrical infrastructure at the Eskom Nieuwehoop Substation will be constructed in order to ensure that the substation is capable of receiving the additional electricity that is generated by the proposed Skeerhok PV facilities. This infrastructure includes, but is not limited to, feeders, Busbars, transformer bays and extension to the platform at the Eskom Nieuwehoop Substation.