Row rect Shape Decorative svg added to bottom

Harnessing Partnerships to Power Energy at Scale

SHARE
Facebook
Twitter

Absa Corporate and Investment Banking acted as Joint Mandated Lead Arranger, Senior Lender and Hedge Provider on the ZAR 8.4 billion financing of SOLA Group’s 300 MW Naos solar PV project, incorporating 660 MWh of battery storage.

Through our R1.25 billion commitment, we will support Project Naos full lifecycle - from design and construction, through to operations and maintenance. Once operational, the project will supply clean, reliable power to Sasol Ltd via its energy-trading subsidiary, Nomusize (Pty) Ltd, together with Air Liquide Large Industries South Africa Proprietary Limited (ALLISA), under long-term power-purchase agreements spanning 25 years.

This landmark transaction represents a significant milestone in South Africa’s renewable-energy landscape and supports South Africa’s just energy transition by helping reduce reliance on fossil fuels, lowering carbon emissions and strengthening energy security. Beyond its economic value, the project also creates skilled employment opportunities throughout construction and operations, particularly in underserved areas, and contributes to local enterprise development and community upliftment initiatives.

As a leading independent power producer and pioneer in the commercial and industrial renewable-energy sector, SOLA Group continues to advance South Africa’s just energy transition through innovative, large-scale projects.

This transaction reinforces Absa’s leadership in renewable-energy finance, delivering structured, innovative energy solutions that drive sustainable growth. It highlights how strong partnerships and targeted investment can accelerate the transition to a low-carbon South Africa.

Related Articles

DEALS

Strengthening market access through funding diversification

Lewis Group has returned to the public bond market after 13 years, raising R1.1 billion through a senior unsecured bond auction.

DEALS

Absa supports multi-family residential growth with a R355 million Social Loan for Live Easy

Absa Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) has provided a R355 million Social Loan to multi-family residential developer Live Easy, which reinforces a growing relationship aimed at expanding access to quality, affordable rental housing in South Africa.

DEALS

Supporting cleaner fuels and long-term energy resilience

Natref is investing in refinery upgrades that support cleaner-fuel readiness, operational continuity and South Africa’s inland fuel supply.