THE community of Ha Ramarothole in Mafeteng is at loggerheads over a controversial solar power generating project situated in the area and has threatened to stop the scheme with immediate effect should there be no positive response in two weeks’ time.
business
June 12, 2021
STAFF REPORTER
2 min read
Community fights over solar power generating project
Minister of Energy and Meteorology Mohapi Mohapinyane
There is a lot of controversy around the project with residents accusing the project managers of frustrating the operations.
However, the Minister of Energy and Meteorology Mohapi Mohapinyane has assured the concerned residents that the affected members of the community will receive their due royalties, urging them to return to work.
He said people should not evacuate the place but rather find a common ground that will benefit all sides.
Mr Mohapinyane promised that the claims made by the residents will soon be investigated to ensure that they do not happen again in future.
On behalf of the community Peter Maoatsa said the project spearheaded by the minister has caused more damage than good.
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He said their fields are no longer of any good to them, adding they are keen to know how the minister will respond and navigate the way forward.
The M23 million project is still in phase one stage which covers 30 megawatts and is expected to be completed by 2023.
Phase 2 of the project which covers 40 megawatts is expected to be completed by 2030.
Besides providing power for the people in the area, the project also offers several job opportunities to the community of Mafeteng. LeNA
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