Project detail - LEREKO METIER SOLAFRICA FUND I

LEREKO METIER SOLAFRICA FUND I

Status: Approved investment
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Who is our customer

Solafrica Thermal Energy is a 50 MW concentrated solar thermal power plant that will be constructed in Northern Cape Province, South Africa. FMO's participation in this investment is done through Lereko Metier Solafrica Fund I.

What is our funding objective?

The Access to Energy Fund's equity will be used in the construction of the Solafrica project. The project uses innovative technology to generate energy based on renewable sources.

Why do we fund this investment?

Solafrica contributes positively to the energy mix in South Africa, which is currently still heavily geared towards coal-fired power. This renewable energy project fits well with FMO's access to energy focus.

Website customer/investment
http://www.metier.co.za
Region
Africa
Country
South Africa
Sector
Energy
Effective date
11/22/2018
Total FMO financing
ZAR 14.27 MLN
Funding
AEF-I
Risk categorization on environmental and social impacts, A = high risk, B+ = medium high risk, B = medium risk, C = low risk Environmental & Social Category
(A, B+, B or C)
B+