Welcome to the Future of Energy

Aurora focuses on project development of grid connected solar farms, energy efficiency interventions through energy monitoring devices and consulting services for CSP, PV and solar resource measurement.

Contact Aurora Power Solutions

  • Telephone: +27 21 421 9764
  • FAX: +27 (0) 865 138 648
  • Email: info@apsolutions.co.za
  • Address: Nautica Building
  • Cape Town, South Africa

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Solar Farms: CSP and PV

Aurora is developing a number of sites for construction of CSP, PV and CPV technologies. Using an internationally tested methodology for a successful project we have identified potential solar farm sites and established exclusive development rights with land-owners. Precision solar radiation data measurements and detailed GIS mapping of ground water, rivers, roads and other infrastructure provide us with the tools to accurately cost the construction and determine the financial viability of the projects based on the published REFIT tariffs.

Along with site identification Aurora has investigated the legal requirements to qualify for the REFIT tariff for these farms, particularly with regards to the NERSA electricity generating license.

Aurora has close ties to technology providers in Germany, Spain and USA to provide basic design constraints, costs and lead-times.

Aurora is looking for opportunities for partnerships and investments to accelerate the development process and interested parties are asked to contact us (details can be found on the Contact tab).

Developing PV-Diesel Hybrid solutions for clients

Flat Plate Tracking

PV-Diesel Hybrid projects are aimed at power consumers that are off-grid or capacity constrained by their utility. Our solution offsets the cost of transporting and consuming diesel (from a financial and environmental standpoint) by integrating PV panels with conventional diesel Generator sets.

A control system ensures that any available solar energy is used by the system whilst still maintaining the optimal operating conditions for the diesel generator.





Project Development Methodology

Project Development Methodology workflow Risk Curve

Why Solar?

PROS
  • Reliable, established technology
  • Ability to scale the installation
  • Free resource
  • Solar Insolation levels in Northern SA are some of the best in the world
  • Reduces carbon footprint
  • Fixed energy price for duration of solar plant
  • Carbon Financing in the form of CER’s, TREC’s
CONS
  • Capital Costs - effectively paying for electricity upfront
  • Solar requires storage if the grid cannot be used

World Solar Insolation

World Solar Insolation graph

Why Solar in South Africa?

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