*5.3. Matjhabeng Solar PV with Battery Energy Storage Systems Project*

The Matjhabeng 400 MW Solar Photovoltaic Power Plant with 80 MW (320 MWh) battery energy storage systems (henceforth referred to as the "Project"), which is situated north and south of the town of Odendaalsrus in the Free State Province, has been proposed by SunElex Energy (Pty) Ltd. (the Applicant). The planned project will be designed to meet the energy needs of the Matjhabeng Local Municipality and will produce electricity for delivery to the regional or global grid. Locality map of the project's Phase 1 and Phase 2 sites show in Figure 13. The two (2) phases listed below will be used to develop the proposed utility-scale project:


**Figure 13.** Locality map of the project's Phase 1 and Phase 2 sites.
