NCP Chlorchem & Terra Firma Roll Out One Of South Africa’s Largest Behind-The-Meter Industrial Solar Installations - CleanTechnica

NCP Chlorchem, a major South African producer of chlorine and water treatment chemicals, in partnership with Terra Firma, a developer of commercial and industrial solar and battery storage solutions, has launched a 27 MWp multi-phase behind-the-meter solar installation at NCP’s main production site. Once fully completed by the end of 2026, this project will be one of the largest standalone industrial solar installations in South Africa. The initiative aims to supply a significant portion of the facility’s electricity demand, helping to reduce reliance on the national grid, which is dominated by coal power and has experienced ongoing electricity rationing and steep tariff increases over the past decade. The project reflects broader trends in South Africa’s commercial and industrial sectors, where rising electricity costs and grid instability have accelerated the adoption of onsite renewable energy solutions. NCP’s solar program began with a 1.1 MWp pilot in 2023 under previous regulatory caps, but recent deregulation has enabled larger-scale projects, facilitating faster solar deployment.