MARYDALE ENERFUSION PARK

Project Summary & Update: Marydale Enerfusion Park

Last updated: November 2025

Project Status: SIP20E-Approved National Priority Project

Solinzi Power is advancing the development of the Marydale Enerfusion Park, a transformative green ammonia production hub located 9km east of Marydale in the Northern Cape. As a designated Strategic Integrated Project (SIP20E) under South Africa’s National Green Hydrogen Programme, the project benefits from fast-tracked regulatory approvals and significant government support, positioning it to deliver the most affordable green ammonia in the Southern Hemisphere.

Core Vision & Model:

The project pioneers an integrated "Enerfusion" model, combining 1,260 MW of on-site and IPP-supported wind, solar, and battery storage to power the production of 900,000 tonnes of green ammonia annually. Unlike conventional renewable projects, this facility is designed as a grid-positive, circular economy ecosystem where 75% of the power is consumed on-site, alleviating grid congestion while monetizing curtailed renewable energy from independent power producers (IPPs).

- Abundant Clean Energy

- Onsite Polygeneration

- Onsite Grid & Water Access

- Easy Access & Transportation

- Visible Environmental benefits

-Thousands of Jobs Created before 2030

What is an Enerfusion Park?

Key Strategic Advantages:

Integrated Production: The vertically integrated "power-to-ammonia" chain—from renewable generation to hydrogen production via electrolysis to ammonia synthesis at the on-site Motswedi Plant—ensures market-leading low production costs.
Strategic Location: Situated within the Upington Renewable Energy Development Zone (REDZ), the site offers proximity to the N10/R383 roads, a rail loading station (<1km), the Orange River, and export ports, providing a competitive logistics advantage.
Socio-Economic & Agricultural Impact: Central to the model are the Green Ammonia Bridge Programme (GABP) and Landowner Share Programme (LSP), designed to make farmers and local communities primary beneficiaries. Initiatives include providing affordable green fertilizer, creating over 15,000 jobs, and ensuring inclusive ownership and skills development.
Policy Alignment: The project is a direct implementation vehicle for major national and international frameworks, including South Africa’s Hydrogen Society Roadmap, Just Energy Transition (JET), BBBEE, Climate Change Bill, and the BRICS New Development Bank (NDB) objectives.

Current Phase & Timeline:

The project is in the advanced development and permitting phase (2024-2026). Construction is slated to commence in Q2-Q3 2027, with operations targeted to begin by Q4 2029. The facility is designed for a 25–30 year operational life.

Expected Impact by 2040:

Production: 900,000 t/y of Green Ammonia (+1.5M t/y derivatives).
Economic: R36–45 billion in annual project revenue; R1-1.5 billion in annual Gross Value Added (GVA).
Environmental: Reduction of ~2 million tonnes of CO₂ annually.
Social: Creation of +15,000 jobs and empowerment of agricultural communities.

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Clean energy, circular economics, and community upliftment

1. Triple-Integration Framework: Energy, Agriculture & Circular Economics

Renewable-Powered Ammonia Production: Combines 1.26 GW of onsite/offsite wind/solar with battery storage to produce 900,000 tonnes/year of low-cost green ammonia – displacing fossil-fuel-dependent imports.
Agricultural Synergy: Directly boosts farm productivity via affordable green fertilizers (through the Green Ammonia Bridge Programme) and creates new revenue streams for farmers (via the Landowner Share Programme).
Circular Economy: Converts byproducts (e.g., oxygen, nitrogen-rich effluents) into resources for water treatment, medical use, and organic fertilizers – achieving zero waste.

2. Triple-Integration Framework: Energy, Agriculture & Circular Economics

Alleviates Grid Congestion: Consumes 75% of power onsite (zero grid injection), while sourcing 25% from curtailed IPPs – acting as a "pressure valve" for Eskom’s strained transmission network.
Unlocks Stranded Renewables: Partners with IPPs facing curtailment (e.g., Helios/Konos substations), monetizing wasted clean energy and enabling future RE growth.
No New Grid Load: Avoids exacerbating congestion (aligned with Eskom’s GCCA 2025 goals).

3. Strategic Location in Upington REDZ: Regulatory & Logistics Advantages

Expedited Development: Benefits from streamlined permitting, pre-approved environmental assessments, and 50% faster approvals in the Renewable Energy Development Zone.
Export-Ready Infrastructure: Proximity to N10/R383 highways, rail (<1 km), and ports (Boegoebaai, Coega) enables cost-competitive shipping to Atlantic/Pacific basins – 25–40% cheaper than Oman to Rotterdam.
Resource Optimization: Leverages world-class solar/wind resources (rivalling Chile/Australia) and onsite water access.

4. Socio-Economic Catalyst & Climate Leadership

Job Creation & Inclusion: Generates 15,000+ jobs (40% for women/youth) and prioritizes BBBEE Level 1 compliance (51% Black ownership, 30% women-owned suppliers).
Net-Zero Acceleration: Cuts +2 million tonnes/year of CO₂ by displacing grey ammonia imports and decarbonizing agriculture/mining – supporting SA’s 2050 net-zero target.
Just Energy Transition Model: Embeds community equity (via project co-ownership) and skills development, aligning with UN SDGs and SA’s Hydrogen Society Roadmap.