Seraphim Supplies Local Content PV Modules to The Umoyilanga Project in South Africa

Seraphim New Energy (Pty) Ltd. (“Seraphim”), a leading global solar module manufacturer, has signed an agreement to supply 40.50MW of high-efficiency solar modules to the Avondale Solar Plant in the Northern Cape province of South Africa. The plant, located 35km east of Upington, is part of the Umoyilanga Project awarded under the Risk Mitigation Independent Power Producers Procurement Programme (“RMIPPPP”). The project aims to provide dispatchable energy through a combination of solar, wind and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) technologies, enhancing energy supply reliability and contributing towards the alleviation of the energy crisis in South Africa. EDF Renewables secured the project bid in 2021, and Seraphim has been a crucial solar module technology partner since then, supporting CCM Mooiplaats (Pty) Ltd. (“CCM”), the appointed EPC contractor, with its locally produced products.

David Nú?ez Blundell , Country Manager for South Africa at Seraphim, expressed his enthusiasm about the partnership. “The factory in South Africa is an investment made in support of the localization framework defined by the South African authorities for government procurement. Seraphim’s strategic decision to localize manufacturing has paved the way for the exciting collaboration with EDF Renewables and CCM on this landmark project, marking another milestone for Seraphim as we strengthen our presence in the South African market.”

David further added, “We are grateful for the support and visionary policy landscape provided by the South African government through the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition and the IPP Office, which has been instrumental in making this industrial project a success. We anticipate a robust pipeline of future projects in South Africa and look forward to cementing our vision with additional capacity expansion.”

About Seraphim New Energy (Pty) Ltd.

Established in 2021, Seraphim New Energy (Pty) Ltd. operates a solar module factory with a 500MW annual capacity in the city of East London, South Africa. Seraphim New Energy (Pty) Ltd. is the South African subsidiary of Seraphim Energy Group Co. Ltd. Since its foundation in 2011, Seraphim has achieved significant milestones in production, R&D, and technology innovation. By 2024, Seraphim’s global production capacity reached 13GW, earning the Tier-1 manufacturer distinction from BNEF for 10 consecutive years and the Top Performer distinction from PVEL five times. Seraphim’s products have demonstrated excellent performance under various natural conditions in over 120 countries and regions.

About CCM Mooiplaats (Pty) Ltd.

Established in 2023, CCM Mooiplaats (PTY) LTD focuses on developing and executing renewable projects in South Africa. Its main shareholders include Energy China CGGC and South African partners. Energy China, a Fortune Global 500 company, ranks 3rd in ENR’s Top 150 Global Engineering Design Firms and 13th in ENR’s Top 250 Global Contractors.

About EDF Renewables (South Africa)

EDF Renewables (South Africa) is a locally based independent power producer with offices in Cape Town and Gqeberha. It develops, finances, builds, owns, and operates commercial renewable energy generation facilities. EDF Renewables’ parent company is a world leader in renewable energy, operating clean energy power plants in over 20 countries.

For more information, please contact:

Seraphim New Energy (Pty) Ltd.

Address: Factory BW1, Zone 1A East London IDZ, Lower Chester Road, Sunnyridge 5201, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Phone: +27 (71) 175 0862

Email: [email protected]