Release pilot plant in Stellenbosch, South Africa

Release pilot plant in Stellenbosch, South Africa

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Earlier this year, Release by Scatec Solar commissioned a pilot plant in Stellenbosch, South Africa. The installation, located in the Stellenbosch University Renewable Energy Center, hosts three tracker tables, boasting around 45 KWp of DC power feeding into a nearby farm operation. The plant is fully operational with communication and control systems integrated with Scatec Solar global Control and Monitoring Center in Cape Town. The installation will serve as a testing and training site, and as a demonstration site for partners.
Release by ScatecRelease is a fully scalable solar power solution offering industrial players reliable, clean and cost-efficient containerised solar power through flexible leasing agreements. The company designs, finances and installs scalable solar power plants and battery storage, securely integrated with existing power infrastructure. Focusing on medium and large energy consumers in emerging markets, we use our experience, competence and global presence to make reliable solar power available - reducing electricity costs and increase energy independence.  Release is owned and managed by Scatec ASA, a leading renewable power producer, delivering affordable and clean energy worldwide. As a long- term player, Scatec develops, builds, owns and operates solar, wind and hydro power plants and storage solutions. Scatec has more than 3.5 GW in operation and under construction on four continents and more than 500 employees. The company is targeting 15 GW capacity in operation or under construction by the end of 2025. Scatec’s headquarters are in Oslo, Norway, and the company is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol ‘SCATC’. 

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