ENGIE expects to start construction of 240 MW Corona PV project in late 2026

International energy company ENGIE reports that construction of its 240 MW Corona solar PV project in the Free State should begin in the fourth quarter of 2026, after the project was named as a preferred bidder by the South African government. Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa confirmed on December 15 that the Carona project, together with three other solar PV projects, had progressed to preferred bidder status under Bid Window Seven of the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme.