Kathu plant's maintenance outage ensuring long-term efficiency in CSP operations

Kathu Solar Park (KSP), one of South Africa's select few concentrated solar power (CSP) plants, located in the Northern Cape, recently underwent a 30-day offline period to complete its yearly maintenance. Operational since 2019, KSP’s maintenance this year included a detailed inspection and refurbishment of its steam turbine – a core component that transforms thermal energy into electricity, making it essential to the plant’s functionality.