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6 FAQs about [Dao Photovoltaic Solar Power Station]
When will project Dao come online?
Project DAO will come online in Q2 2026. Image: ACWA Power Saudi-based independent power producer (IPP) ACWA Power has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with government bodies in South Africa for a solar project 442MW solar PV project combined with a 1,200MWh battery energy storage system (BESS).
What is project Dao?
“Project DAO is set to be yet another ACWA Power flagship project in South Africa, following the success of the Bokpoort and Redstone CSP projects, in offering clean energy to the country and significant socio-economic value to its surrounding communities.”
When will ACWA's Dao project come online?
ACWA announced the signing on an implementation agreement and a PPA for its Project DAO on Monday (18 December). The project is scheduled to come online in the second quarter of 2026. Saudi-based IPP ACWA Power has signed a PPA with government bodies in South Africa for a 442MW solar PV project.
Who owns ACWA project Dao?
ACWA Project DAO is jointly owned by lead developer ACWA Power, Thebe Investment Corporation Pty, and Aventro Investments Pty. The plant when completed will have the largest solar PV installation in the country at 442MW and about 1,200MWh of battery storage, one of the largest in the world.
How much does project Dao cost?
Project DAO, with a total cost of $800 million, will be one of the largest hybrid investments in the South African renewable energy sector, currently in construction.
What is the ACWA project Dao?
According to a statement from ACWA Power, the $800m ACWA Project DAO will also comprise significant transmission infrastructure development including “both transmission substation capacity upgrades and a new distribution station”.