22/07/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 22/07/2024 17:30
Project Owner
|
Energea Portfolio 3 Africa LLC
|
Project Location
|
Swellendam, South Africa
|
Technology
|
Rooftop Solar and Battery Energy Storage System
|
System Size
School Solar
School Batteries
Hostel Solar
Hostel Batteries
|
100 kW AC / 41.8 kW DC
60kWh (2)
100 kW AC / 30.8 kW DC
60kWh (2)
|
Estimated Year 1 Production (Total)
School
Hostel
|
117.46 MWhs
67.61 MWhs
49.85 MWhs
|
Coordinates
|
-34.04082, 20.44510
|
Roof Status
|
Approved by a third-party engineer
|
Project Status
|
Under Development
|
Useful Equipment Life (Years)
Solar:
Battery:
|
25
15-20 years (7,000+ cycles)
|
SPE
|
The Sun Exchange (SA) Bewind Trust
|
Offtaker
|
Swellendam Secondary School
|
EPC Contractor
|
NTOZA Fishing (PTY) LTD
|
O&M Contractor
|
NTOZA Fishing (PTY) LTD
|
Roof Owner
|
Swellendam Secondary School
|
Asset Manager
|
The Sun Exchange (PTY) LTD ("Sun Exchange")
|
Project Hard Costs
|
3,012,853 ZAR
|
Project Soft Costs
|
255,354 ZAR
|
Developer Fee
|
361,271 ZAR
|
Total Project Financing
|
4,529,478 ZAR
|
Debt Funding
|
N/A
|
Equity Funding
|
4,529,478 ZAR
|
Project Owner IRR
|
12.5% ($USD)
|
Component Name
|
Manufacturer and Make
|
Unit Quantity
|
Energea Notes
|
Modules
|
JA Solar JAM72S30-550/MR
|
76
|
Tier 1 module manufacturer based in China.
|
Inverters
|
Sunsynk
SUN-50K-SG01HP3-EU (400V)
|
2
|
Their technical support systems are worldwide and provide high levels of service in South Africa due to their local distribution facilities.
|
Racking
|
Schletter Standard
|
One of the leading manufacturers in the world for solar mounting systems. In addition, this product has been used for several already constructed and operational assets through Sun Exchange.
|
|
Battery (BESS)
|
Freedom WON Business 60/48 HV
|
2
|
A locally sourced and manufactured product in South Africa, with batteries installed in over 60 countries worldwide.
|
Component Name
|
Manufacturer and Make
|
Unit Quantity
|
Energea Notes
|
Modules
|
JÁ Solar
JAM72S30-550/MR
|
56
|
Tier 1 module manufacturer based in China.
|
Inverters
|
Sunsynk
SUN-50K-SG01HP3-EU (400V)
|
2
|
Their technical support systems are worldwide and provide high levels of service in South Africa due to their local distribution facilities.
|
Racking
|
Schletter Standard
|
One of the leading manufacturers in the world for solar mounting systems. In addition, this product has been used for several already constructed and operational assets through Sun Exchange.
|
|
Battery (BESS)
|
Freedom WON Business 60/48 HV
|
2
|
A locally sourced and manufactured product in South Africa, with batteries installed in over 60 countries worldwide.
|
Acquisition Costs
|
N/A
|
N/A
|
Solar Modules
|
267,168 ZAR
|
3.68 ZAR/Wdc
|
Solar Inverters
|
485,180 ZAR
|
6.68 ZAR/Wdc
|
Mounting Materials
|
133,584 ZAR
|
1.84 ZAR/Wdc
|
Electrical Materials
|
870,238 ZAR
|
11.99 ZAR/Wdc
|
Civil Materials
|
457,524 ZAR
|
6.30 ZAR/Wdc
|
Labor & Accomodations
|
267,855 ZAR
|
3.69 ZAR/Wdc
|
Battery
|
1,140,000 ZAR
|
15.70 ZAR/Wdc
|
Monitoring Equipment
|
99,524 ZAR
|
1.37 ZAR/Wdc
|
Others
|
176,780 ZAR
|
2.43 ZAR/Wdc
|
Interconnection
|
15,000 ZAR
|
0.21 ZAR/Wdc
|
Hard Costs
|
3,912,853 ZAR
|
53.90 ZAR/Wdc
|
Basic Studies and Executive Project
|
45,500 ZAR
|
0.63 ZAR/Wdc
|
Commission
|
16,947 ZAR
|
0.23 ZAR/Wdc
|
Contingency
|
63,895 ZAR
|
0.88 ZAR/Wdc
|
Legal Fees
|
20,000 ZAR
|
0.28 ZAR/Wdc
|
Marketing Channels
|
22,500 ZAR
|
0.31 ZAR/Wdc
|
Owner's Management
|
15,000 ZAR
|
0.21 ZAR/Wdc
|
Trials
|
6,000 ZAR
|
0.08 ZAR/Wdc
|
Engineering
|
49,320 ZAR
|
0.68 ZAR/Wdc
|
Spare Parts
|
16,192 ZAR
|
0.22 ZAR/Wdc
|
Soft Costs
|
255,354 ZAR
|
3.52 ZAR/Wdc
|
Developer Fees
|
361,271 ZAR
|
4.98 ZAR/Wdc
|
Contract
|
Power Purchase Agreement, as amended
|
Signature Date
|
April 12, 2024
|
Parties
|
The Sun Exchange (SA) Bewind Trust - As Seller
Swellendam Secondary School - As Buyer
|
Duration
|
20 years
|
Object
|
Seller grants the Buyer a non-transferable right to use the Solar Facility to draw Generated Energy, located at 8-14 Vollenhoven St, Swellendam, 6740, South Africa.
The obligation of the Buyer to pay for Generated Energy is a "take-or-pay" obligation and the Buyer shall pay the Seller the monthly Solar Fees in respect to the Generated Energy for the full Duration, irrespective of whether the Buyer consumes all or any of the Generated Energy.
|
Solar fee
|
ZAR 2.45 per kWh
|
BESS Usage Fee
|
ZAR 42,000 per month
|
Escalation Rate
|
CPI + 2%
|
Escalation Frequency and Date
|
Annually on the anniversary of the PPA Start Date (date communicated by the Seller to the Buyer in writing as the date upon which the use of the Solar Facility will begin)
|
Payment
|
Monthly, within 14 (fourteen) days of receipt of each monthly invoice
|
Late Payment
|
Interest of 2% (two percent) per month
|
Currency
|
South African Rand
|
Insurance
|
Seller shall insure the asset from the PPA Start Date for an amount equal to the full insurable value of the Solar Facility, the premiums and any increases payable in respect of such insurance being for the account of the Buyer.
|
Voluntary Buy-Out Option
|
Buyer has the option, during each Option Window Period, to purchase the Solar Facility from the Seller for the Buy-Out Price.
|
Termination Buy-Out
|
The Buyer grants the Seller the irrevocable option to compel the Buyer to acquire the Solar Facility, which option may only be exercised by the Seller at the termination of the PPA, for any reason whatsoever, including but not limited to the cancellation of the PPA pursuant to the Buyer's breach.
|
Dispute Resolution
|
Arbitration
|
Contract
|
EPC Contract including Long Term Performance Tests
|
Date
|
June 17, 2024
|
Parties
|
Sun Exchange (PTY) Limited - As Customer
Ntoza Fishing (PTY) Limited - As Contractor
|
Term
|
2 years from the Commercial Operation Date
|
Object
|
Technical planning, design, the procurement and delivery of all necessary components, manufacture, assembly and construction services as well as the installation and connection to the Client's electrical infrastructure and where grid tied, to the local grid, which is necessary for delivery and transfer from the Contractor to the Customer of a fully operational, turnkey Solar Plant, with a total electrical capacity of 72.6 kWp of the installed modules and four (4) BESS units, which is suitable for safe and continued operation for a period of at least 20 years after it is connected to the electrical infrastructure.
|
Construction Contract Price
|
R 3,881,014.29 (exclusive of VAT)
|
Rate Fluctuation
|
Should the ZAR/USD forex rates fluctuate by more than 5% before NTP, the Contractor shall be required to reprice the Construction Contract Price in accordance with the forex rate fluctuation.
|
O&M Scope of Works
|
The Contractor shall provide Operation and Maintenance Services, from the COD and until the achievement of Final Completion.
|
O&M Contract Price
|
R 95,619.04 total (exclusive of VAT), to be paid in equal and quarterly payments.
|
Delay Liquidated Damages
|
If Contractor fails to complete the works by the due date, the Contractor shall pay the Customer Delay Liquidated Damages.
|
Performance Liquidated Damages
|
If the guaranteed performance ratio or guaranteed availability is not achieved, the Contractor shall pay the Customer Performance Liquidated Damages.
|
Warranty Period
|
2 years starting from the date of issuance of the COD Notice
|
Performance Guarantee
|
As a condition to achieving the COD, the Contractor shall obtain and deliver (at its cost) to the Customer a Performance Guarantee as security for its proper performance of its obligations, in an amount no less than 5% (five percent) of the Construction Contract Price.
|
Governing Law
|
South Africa
|
Disputes Resolution
|
Arbitration
|
Design and Application
|
Bills
|
X
|
Helioscope Reports
|
X
|
|
Meter Data
|
X
|
|
Site and Roof Assessment
|
X
|
|
Self-Consumption Analysis
|
X
|
|
Interconnection Application
|
Interconnection Application
|
X
|
Permission to Install Letter
|
X
|
|
Offtaker
|
Offtaker Credit Analysis
|
X
|
Power Purchase Agreement
|
X
|
|
Incentives
|
X
|
|
EPC
|
Construction Set
|
X
|
Equipment Warranties
|
X
|
|
Equipment Qualifications
|
X
|
|
Equipment Datasheet
|
X
|
|
EPC Contract
|
X
|
|
EPC Insurance
|
X
|
|
Asset Management
|
O&M Agreement
|
X
|
Asset Management Agreement
|
X
|
|
Investment
|
Project Model
|
X
|
SWELLENDAM SECONDARY SCHOOL
|
||||||||||
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
|
||||||||||
December 31,
|
||||||||||
2024
|
2025
|
2026
|
2027
|
2028
|
2029
|
2030
|
2031
|
2032
|
2033
|
|
Assets
|
||||||||||
Current assets:
|
||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents
|
R 47,737
|
R 54,230
|
R 57,891
|
R 61,798
|
R 65,969
|
R 70,420
|
R 75,172
|
R 80,243
|
R 85,657
|
R 91,435
|
Accounts receivable
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Total current assets
|
47,737
|
54,230
|
57,891
|
61,798
|
65,969
|
70,420
|
75,172
|
80,243
|
85,657
|
91,435
|
Property and equipment
|
4,529,478
|
4,529,478
|
4,529,478
|
4,529,478
|
4,529,478
|
4,529,478
|
4,529,478
|
4,529,478
|
4,529,478
|
4,529,478
|
Depreciation
|
(109,588)
|
(547,940)
|
(986,292)
|
(1,424,644)
|
(1,862,995)
|
(2,301,347)
|
(2,739,699)
|
(3,178,051)
|
(3,616,403)
|
(4,054,755)
|
Tax credits
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Other assets
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Total assets
|
R 4,467,627
|
R 4,035,769
|
R 3,601,077
|
R 3,166,633
|
R 2,732,451
|
R 2,298,551
|
R 1,864,951
|
R 1,431,670
|
R 998,732
|
R 566,158
|
Liabilities and stockholders' equity
|
||||||||||
Current liabilities:
|
||||||||||
Accounts payable
|
R 0
|
R 0
|
R 0
|
R 0
|
R 0
|
R 0
|
R 0
|
R 0
|
R 0
|
R 0
|
Short-term debt
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Total current liabilities
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Tax payable
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Long-term debt
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Other liabilities
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Total liabilities
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Stockholders' equity:
|
||||||||||
Additional paid-in capital
|
4,529,478
|
4,529,478
|
4,529,478
|
4,529,478
|
4,529,478
|
4,529,478
|
4,529,478
|
4,529,478
|
4,529,478
|
4,529,478
|
Retained earnings
|
(61,851)
|
(493,709)
|
(928,401)
|
(1,362,846)
|
(1,797,027)
|
(2,230,927)
|
(2,664,528)
|
(3,097,808)
|
(3,530,746)
|
(3,963,320)
|
Total stockholders' equity
|
4,467,627
|
4,035,769
|
3,601,077
|
3,166,633
|
2,732,451
|
2,298,551
|
1,864,951
|
1,431,670
|
998,732
|
566,158
|
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
|
R 4,467,627
|
R 4,035,769
|
R 3,601,077
|
R 3,166,633
|
R 2,732,451
|
R 2,298,551
|
R 1,864,951
|
R 1,431,670
|
R 998,732
|
R 566,158
|
SWELLENDAM SECONDARY SCHOOL
|
||||||||||
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
|
||||||||||
December 31,
|
||||||||||
2024
|
2025
|
2026
|
2027
|
2028
|
2029
|
2030
|
2031
|
2032
|
2033
|
|
Gross revenue
|
R 193,562
|
R 758,664
|
R 848,779
|
R 906,364
|
R 967,852
|
R 1,033,507
|
R 1,103,611
|
R 1,178,466
|
R 1,258,392
|
R 1,343,734
|
Taxes on revenue:
|
||||||||||
Total taxes on revenue
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Net revenue
|
193,562
|
758,664
|
848,779
|
906,364
|
967,852
|
1,033,507
|
1,103,611
|
1,178,466
|
1,258,392
|
1,343,734
|
Costs and expenses:
|
||||||||||
Operations and maintenance
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Land or roof rental
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Insurance
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
FX Wire Fees
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Banking Fees
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Postage and Courier Services
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Travel
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Utilities
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Management Fees
|
56,133
|
220,013
|
246,146
|
262,846
|
280,677
|
299,717
|
320,047
|
341,755
|
364,934
|
389,683
|
Other
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Total costs and expenses
|
56,133
|
220,013
|
246,146
|
262,846
|
280,677
|
299,717
|
320,047
|
341,755
|
364,934
|
389,683
|
Income from operations
|
137,429
|
538,652
|
602,633
|
643,518
|
687,175
|
733,790
|
783,564
|
836,711
|
893,459
|
954,051
|
Interest and other income (expense), net
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Depreciation and amortization
|
(109,588)
|
(438,352)
|
(438,352)
|
(438,352)
|
(438,352)
|
(438,352)
|
(438,352)
|
(438,352)
|
(438,352)
|
(438,352)
|
Income before provision for income taxes
|
27,841
|
100,300
|
164,281
|
205,167
|
248,823
|
295,438
|
345,212
|
398,359
|
455,107
|
515,699
|
Provision for income taxes
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Net income
|
R 27,841
|
R 100,300
|
R 164,281
|
R 205,167
|
R 248,823
|
R 295,438
|
R 345,212
|
R 398,359
|
R 455,107
|
R 515,699
|
SWELLENDAM SECONDARY SCHOOL
|
||||||||||
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
|
||||||||||
December 31,
|
||||||||||
2024
|
2025
|
2026
|
2027
|
2028
|
2029
|
2030
|
2031
|
2032
|
2033
|
|
Cash flows from operating activities
|
||||||||||
Net income
|
R 27,841
|
R 100,300
|
R 164,281
|
R 205,167
|
R 248,823
|
R 295,438
|
R 345,212
|
R 398,359
|
R 455,107
|
R 515,699
|
Adjustments in net income:
|
||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization
|
109,588
|
438,352
|
438,352
|
438,352
|
438,352
|
438,352
|
438,352
|
438,352
|
438,352
|
438,352
|
Other
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Changes in assets and liabilities:
|
||||||||||
Accounts receivable
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Other assets
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Accounts payable
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Other liabilities
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Net cash provided by operating activities
|
137,429
|
538,652
|
602,633
|
643,518
|
687,175
|
733,790
|
783,564
|
836,711
|
893,459
|
954,051
|
Cash flows from investing activities
|
||||||||||
Purchases of property and equipment, net
|
(4,529,478)
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Other investing activities, net
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Net cash used in investing activities
|
(4,529,478)
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Cash flows from financing activities
|
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Issuance (repayment) of debt
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Issuance (reduction) of equity capital
|
4,529,478
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Distributions paid to investors
|
(89,692)
|
(532,158)
|
(598,973)
|
(639,611)
|
(683,004)
|
(729,338)
|
(778,812)
|
(831,639)
|
(888,045)
|
(948,273)
|
Net cash used in financing activities
|
4,439,786
|
(532,158)
|
(598,973)
|
(639,611)
|
(683,004)
|
(729,338)
|
(778,812)
|
(831,639)
|
(888,045)
|
(948,273)
|
Net increase (decrease) in cash
|
47,737
|
6,493
|
3,660
|
3,907
|
4,171
|
4,452
|
4,752
|
5,072
|
5,413
|
5,778
|
Cash at beginning of the period
|
0
|
47,737
|
54,230
|
57,891
|
61,798
|
65,969
|
70,420
|
75,172
|
80,243
|
85,657
|
Cash at end of the period
|
R 47,737
|
R 54,230
|
R 57,891
|
R 61,798
|
R 65,969
|
R 70,420
|
R 75,172
|
R 80,243
|
R 85,657
|
R 91,435
|