Infinity Power Selects AIKO for South African Solar
The energy firm will deploy over one million solar modules to power hundreds of thousands of homes in South Africa.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Energy
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Infinity Power has chosen AIKO to supply technology for a 773.5 MWp solar portfolio located in South Africa. The project includes the Highveld, Onderstepoort Solar 1, and Onderstepoort Solar 2 developments.
Why it matters
The deal marks a significant expansion of solar infrastructure under Bid Window 7 and relies on AIKO’s high-efficiency module technology. These projects aim to support the national energy grid through long-term purchase agreements with Eskom.
AIKO will supply 1,195,136 modules with a maximum efficiency of 24.1% to the portfolio. The projects are projected to generate 1,871 GWh of electricity annually while avoiding 1.7 million tonnes of CO2 emissions.
The players
Infinity Power
An energy company that develops, acquires, and operates renewable energy assets across the African continent.
AIKO
A global manufacturer of solar modules known for developing high-efficiency solar energy technology.
Eskom
The South African state-owned utility responsible for the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity.
Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy
A multinational engineering, procurement, and construction company that specialises in solar energy projects.
PowerChina Guizhou Engineering
A subsidiary of the Power Construction Corporation of China that provides engineering and construction services for infrastructure projects.
The details
Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy will construct the Highveld project in Mpumalanga, while PowerChina Guizhou Engineering handles the two Onderstepoort sites. The initiative is expected to power 167,000 homes via the Highveld project and an additional 289,000 homes through the Onderstepoort developments.
Timeline
Projects will operate under power purchase agreements covering a 20-year period.
Deeper Dive
This portfolio of solar projects follows the capacity allocation framework established by the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme Bid Window 7.
The rollout of these solar projects is set to provide more reliable electricity to over 450,000 households across the country. By utilizing high-efficiency modules, the projects aim to maintain stable output and lower system costs for the national energy grid.
The takeaway
This large-scale solar collaboration highlights the growing role of advanced module technology in meeting national electricity demands. It underscores the shift toward high-efficiency infrastructure as a primary driver for sustainable grid expansion.
Further reading
Learn more about local power developments in the South Africa energy section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Green Building Africa.
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