SolarAfrica completes 342 MW Phase 1 of SunCentral project

19th August 2026

By: Schalk Burger

Creamer Media Senior Deputy Editor

Commercial and industrial renewable-energy company SolarAfrica has reached financial close on SunCentral 3 – the third and final 114 MW facility of Phase 1 of its 1 GW utility-scale SunCentral solar development.

The new funding, provided by financial services firm RMB and Investec Bank, completes the financial and development pathway for the first 342 MW phase of renewable energy generation capacity that will be wheeled through South Africa's national grid.

SolarAfrica completes 342 MW Phase 1 of SunCentral project

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