Lethabo Power Station · Free State, South Africa
Letsatsi Joint Venture awarded contract for 75 MW Solar PV Facility at Lethabo Power Station
Letsatsi Joint Venture (LJV), in collaboration with LK Tlou (Pty) Ltd and Sinohydro South Africa, has been awarded the contract for the full lifecycle delivery: design, engineering, supply, construction, installation, testing, commissioning, operation, and maintenance of a 75 MW Solar Photovoltaic Facility at Eskom's Lethabo Power Station.
ABOUT OUR PARTNERs
LK TLOU (Pty) Ltd
A South African private company bringing local leadership, stakeholder engagement and strategic regional insight to the joint venture
Sinhydro South Africa
Subsidiary of PowerChina's Sinhydro Corporation : a global infrastructure and hydropower leader ranked among the world's top contractors, with presence across 80+ countries.
Strategic Value of the Partnership
This joint venture melds local knowledge (LK Tlou), technical and financial strength (Sinohydro), and joint venture synergy (LJV) creating a robust framework to deliver on Eskom's renewable energy goals while promoting local socioeconomic development.
"Augmenting LK Tlou's local expertise and strategic direction and Sinohydro's global engineering capacity creates a powerful combination to deliver this solar facility safely, sustainably, and on schedule."
Scale & Impact
75 MW of clean solar energy delivered into the Lethabo grid, reducing coal reliance and contributing to South Africa's Just Energy Transition.
Local Economic Upliftment
Hundreds of jobs deployed, prioritising Free State communities and offering skills development opportunities.
Renewable Energy Leadership
Reinforcing Eskom's drive toward a hybrid energy model, combining legacy coal generation with modern solar infrastructure.
SHEQ Commitment
Stringent Safety, Health, Environmental, and Quality standards aligned with Eskom policies and South African regulations.
ABOUT LETSATSI JOINT VENTURE
Letsatsi Joint Venture is a collaborative partnership established to deliver large-scale renewable energy and infrastructure projects in South Africa. With a commitment to safety, quality, and local development, LJV ensures that each project meets world-class standards while delivering tangible benefits to communities.