Sturdee Energy Achieves Operational Status with Slurry Solar Plant

PPC’s Slurry cement plant has reached Commercial Operation Date (COD) for its 10 MW solar PV installation, bringing fully commissioned and contractually operational renewable capacity online.

The project, developed by Sturdee Energy, is now delivering electricity directly to the Slurry facility through a behind-the-meter configuration. COD confirms that all commissioning activities have been completed and that the plant is operating in accordance with performance and compliance requirements.

As part of a combined 20MW deployment alongside the Dwaalboom project, the Slurry installation plays a key role in PPC’s strategy to modernise its energy mix and reduce exposure to grid volatility. The plant features bifacial PV modules and advanced tracking systems designed to maximise generation efficiency and overall system output.

Together, the two projects are expected to offset more than 50,000 tonnes of CO₂e annually, reinforcing PPC’s move toward lower-carbon cement production.

With COD achieved, the Slurry solar plant is now generating stable, revenue-grade electricity, marking its full integration into PPC’s operational energy infrastructure.