Name of the Project
Crossroads Green Energy cluster.

Location
De Aar area, in South Africa’s Northern Cape province.

Project Owner/s
This project is the product of a consortium comprising Hive Hydrogen, Akuo Energy Afrique, Africoast Investments and Golden Sunshine Trading, which are co-developing a 6 000 MW pipeline of solar and wind energy projects, notably for the Coega green ammonia projects, in the Eastern Cape.

Project Description
The project proposes the construction of a 1 230 MW energy cluster, which will comprise a group of nine solar PV projects. The cluster is being developed for Phase 1 of the Coega green ammonia project, while the remaining projects are progressing through a phased development to meet the future demand in Coega and other potential offtakers.

Potential Job Creation
Not stated.

Capital Expenditure
About R14-billion.

Planned Start/End Date
Not stated.

Latest Developments
Coega Green Ammonia announced the successful environmental-impact assessment records of decision for the Crossroads Green Energy cluster in May 2024.

The project will now start with the next stage of the grid connection workstream.

Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
None stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
Hive Energy, tel +44 1794 324 343 or  email info@hiveenergy.co.uk.