Virginia Solar Park
From Global Energy Monitor
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Other names: Virginia 1 Solar Park
Virginia Solar Park is a solar photovoltaic (PV) farm in pre-construction in Lejweleputswa District Municipality, Free State, South Africa.
Project Details
Table 1: Phase-level project details for Virginia Solar Park
| Phase name | Status | Commissioning year | Nameplate capacity | Technology | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia 1 Solar Park | Construction[1] | 2026 (planned)[2] | 275 MWp/dc[3] | PV[4] | Red Rocket South Africa Pty Ltd[5] |
| Virginia 4 Solar Park | Pre-construction[6] | – | 210 MW[6] | PV[6] | Red Rocket South Africa Pty Ltd[5] |
Read more about Solar capacity ratings.
Location
Table 2: Phase-level location details for Virginia Solar Park
| Phase Name | Location | Coordinates (WGS 84) |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia 1 Solar Park | Lejweleputswa District Municipality, Free State, South Africa[4] | -28.2125, 26.9900 (exact)[4] |
| Virginia 4 Solar Park | Lejweleputswa District Municipality, Free State, South Africa[4] | -28.2125, 26.9900 (exact)[4] |
The map below shows the exact locations of the solar farm phases:
Articles and Resources
Additional data
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References
- ↑ (PDF) https://mybroadband.co.za/news/energy/534823-south-africa-greenlights-r4-9-billion-of-independent-solar-power.html, https://redrocket.energy/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/RR_SI_Report-2023-3.pdf https://redrocket.energy/projects/virginia-solar-park/, https://mybroadband.co.za/news/energy/534823-south-africa-greenlights-r4-9-billion-of-independent-solar-power.html, https://redrocket.energy/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/RR_SI_Report-2023-3.pdf.
{{cite web}}: Check|url=value (help); Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ https://techcentral.co.za/big-solar-and-energy-storage-projects-going-live-across-south-africa/276314/.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ https://www.iol.co.za/weekend-argus/news/red-rocket-blast-off-with-renewable-energy-projects-47ef5ef9-245e-4f68-a8a9-acc1a46ae824 https://redrocket.energy/projects/virginia-solar-park/, https://www.iol.co.za/weekend-argus/news/red-rocket-blast-off-with-renewable-energy-projects-47ef5ef9-245e-4f68-a8a9-acc1a46ae824.
{{cite web}}: Check|url=value (help); Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 (PDF) https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/28e2c410-68de-4250-bd92-449db2e057cc/downloads/Executive%20Summary%20Virginia%201_Solar_Park_FEIAr.pdf?ver=1717660936800.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ 5.0 5.1 https://redrocket.energy/projects/virginia-solar-park/.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 https://www.pv-magazine.com/2025/07/23/south-africa-approves-six-solar-projects-totaling-1290-mw/.
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