1. business and industrial
2. energy
3. electricity

Company
Profile
239 Broadlands Road
Strand
7140
RSA
Tel: +27 (21) 845 6745
Fax: +27 (21) 845 5264
www.optipower.net
OptiPower Projects (Pty) Ltd was initiated and registered in 2001 by the current CEO Andre Swart.
OptiPower also achieved the “Transmission” and “Distribution” Black Economic Empowerment Status on Eskom’s vendor list.
(Eskom Megawatt Park) as a SMME, Vendor No: 11045781, and also achieved the Approval on the Western Cape Supplier
Database, incorporating the City of Cape Town and Western Cape Provincial Government, Registration No: OPTI004TRW,
As well as eThekwini (Durban) and many various other municipalities.
The aspiration and drive to provide a Quality turn-key solution to all aspects within the High, Medium and Low voltage Powerline,
Substation and Fibre Optic networks industry, is a commitment enforced by OptiPower’s top management.
The company is committed to uplifting previously disadvantaged communities and firmly believes in the continuous training of its
whole workforce, hence investing generously by embracing the South African Governments SD&L initiatives. All the permanent Site
Personnel are trained in many statutory requirements such as Eskom’s ORHVS, Occupational Health and Safety certification to
enable them to work to the Safety Standards that empowers the individuals as authorized persons on Substations, Overhead
Powerlines and Fibre Optics.
Optipower also have its own in-house Engineering department that offers Assistance in design and specialized construction
solutions to its customers.
Background
Motivation to enter the industry was due to the lack of Broad-based Black Economic Empowered Companies within the Western
Cape, and to contribute and pass the experience gained from decades of transmission line related project participation within ABB
South Africa. The company started off with the installation of Overhead and underground Fibre Optics cables and advanced to turnkey construction of Powerlines and Substations.
OptiPower's Mission:
Committed to maintain our position as a market leader, through sustainable growth, excellent
customer service and dedicated team work, while providing a challenging, rewarding and safe
working environment for our employees.
OptiPower's Vision:
Incrementally increasing our Revenue, Assets and profitability through improved productivity,
strong leadership, and upliftment of our employees, without compromising on Health and
Safety, Environmental and Quality.
Our Core Business consists of:
Construction of MV and HV Substations (Distribution and Transmission).
Construction of Overhead and Underground Fibre Optic networks
including testing and fault finding (OPGW, ADSS).
Assist in Design of Fibre Optic on existing Powerlines (OPGW & ADSS)
Construction of Photovoltaic Farms
Other area’s that we specialize in:
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Assessments, Refurbishment and Maintenance of MV and HV Power Lines (Distribution and Transmission).
Assessments and Refurbishment of MV and HV Substations (Distribution and Transmission).
Demolishing of existing HV Substations and Power Lines
MV Reticulation Networks.
Core Business
Construction of MV and HV Power Lines (Distribution and Transmission).
Company
Organogram
Management Team
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Puller Winch: Tema 5t; twin conductor capability
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Puller Tensioner 5t; twin conductor capability
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Puller Tensioner 8 & 9ton; ZECK - Triple conductor
Capability
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Tensioner 9ton; ZECK - Triple conductor Capability
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Puller 16Ton ZECK
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Tesmec Puller 3.5 ton
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Tesmec Tensioner 3.5 ton
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Zeck Tensioner 4 ton
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Zeck Puller 4 ton
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Tesmec Press 130t
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Compression Dies
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Mobile Drum stands - Hydraulic
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Running blocks,
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Slings,
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Pilot rope (12mm 4km; 16mm 8km; 18mm 8km & 22mm
8km)
Water tanks – Truck mounted
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Samag, Truck, 190, 4x4, c/w 12t crane
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General Purpose 4x4 Truck, 1517, c/w 10t crane
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General Propose Double Diff, 22-19; 12t, c/w 15ton 4
20-25Ton Rough Terrain Mobile Cranes
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45t Rough Terrain Mobile Cranes
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75t Rough Terrain Mobile Cranes
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90t All Terrain Mobile Crane
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Bobcat
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Bulldozer
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Unimog
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MAN 4x4 Truck, c/w 14t crane
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TRUCK TRACTOR Horses
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Truck with Crane 4x4
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Truck without Crane
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LDV, 4 x 4, 1t
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Tractor 4x4
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12m Trailer, c/w 34t crane
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Personal carriers
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Ablution Trailer
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Lowed Trailer
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5-30 ton Trailer
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6m Trailer (16ton)
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Low bed (32ton)
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JCB 24T/33T Excavator
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Excavator 20t; PC200-5
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Foundation V-Blocking Props
85sets
Shuttering
850m³
Complete Rock Drill incl.
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Compressor (Dia 100mm / 400mm)
Auger Drill - Truck Mounted (Dia100mm to 500mm) 2
4x4 digger loader
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4x4 – 4.5m³ Self Batching Concrete Mixer
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4x4 – 6m³ Concrete mixers
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Cherry Picker (10m Reach/ 500kg)
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Vibrating Rammers
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Compressor 250CFM + Jack Hammers & Drills
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complete set
Generators
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Safety equipment.
15 Sets
Earthing sets
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Splicing and OTDR Testing Equipment 3 complete set
Recordable Dynamometer
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Site Accommodation for
700 people
4x4 Tele handlers
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(Offices, Barracks, Cravans, Toilettes, Stores etc…)
We have fully trained Tension
Stringing/Regulation teams available,
consisting of Site Managers, Site
Foreman, Operators and Linesmen.
Even though the majority of Linesmen
are generally contract workers, they are
subjected to all training required by
OSH, Construction regulations, law, and
Clients requirements.
Plant & Equipment
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Qualified Engineers
ORHVS Authorized
FOA Certified Technicians
Qualified SHEQ Officers
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x12
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Qualified Staff
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OptiPower Head office consists of in excess of 7000m2 Industrial lands with 600m2 under roof
stores and offices in Strand, Western Cape: 239 Broadlands Road Industrial Area.
Geographically this office services the Western Cape, Eastern Cape, Orange Free State & Northern
Cape.
This office houses:
OptiPower CEO Office
Operations Directors Office
All accounts and HR
Project management - Secondary
Bid proposals – Secondary
Depot and Stores - Primary
In Gauteng, we have a 2.2 Ha land, in easy access to OR Tambo International Airport, that have
been developed to suit our depot yard and professional office requirements and serve our client
base in the Johannesburg metropolis. Address: 136 Empire Rd, Bartlett.
This office services Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Kwazulu Natal, NW Province & Limpopo
This office houses:
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Director’s office for Projects
Director’s office for Bid Proposals
Project management - Primary
Tender / Bid proposals – Primary
Depot and Stores - Secondary
OptiPower Operates in all areas of South Africa , and are currently constructing in neighbouring
African countries as well.
Premises &
Presence
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Auditors
Accounts &
Financials
OptiPower is audited by AF Gatonby & Co, and outsource all accounting
work to Technical Financial Services. Our Internal accounts department
handle all basic accounting work, Debtors & Creditors. We have a valid and
cleared Tax Certificate.
Overhead Transmission Lines from Distribution (33kV) to the higher transmission voltage levels (400kV).
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The vast majority of experience gained from previous contracts, whilst in the employment of Eskom and ABB,
ranging from Engineering, Project Management to Site Management.
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A few recent projects participated and completion by OptiPower includes: •
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132kV Mizpah Masinga (Eskom)
400kV Gautrain Tower heightening (Eskom)
132kV Firgrove – Lourensriver (Eskom)
66kV Vryheid - Riviersonderend (Eskom)
220kV Gingindlovu Loop In / Out (Eskom)
66kV Bluedowns Esethu Line (Eskom)
66kV Mpilo Line (Eskom)
400kV Ingula Loop In Project (Eskom)
400kV Eros Vuyani (Eskom)
400kV Hendrina Gumeni (Eskom)
132kV Melkhout Kouga (Eskom)
Powerlines
Portfolio
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High Voltage Transmission & Distribution Overhead Lines
Company
City Of Cape Town
Year
2007
Eskom Transmission
2008 /2009
Eskom Distribution
Eastern Region
2008 / 2009
Eskom Distribution
Western Cape
2009
Eskom Distribution
Western Cape
2010
Eskom Distribution
Western Cape
2010
Mr. Miliswa Beqezi
+27 21 980 3966
Eskom Distribution
Western Cape
2010
Ms Miliswa Beqezi
+27 21 980 3966
2010 / 2011
Mr. Bheki Hlengwa
+27 83 944 6288
Eskom Distribution
Western Cape
2011
Mr. Nico Schoeman
+27 83 658 9990
CVG Consulting Engineers
(Eskom)
2011
Mr. R. van Greunen
+27 31 764 3301
Eskom Transmission
PDP Division
Contract
City of Cape Town: 132kV Twin Conductor, Double Circuit
Koeberg - Aurora, and Grassridge : Re-Insulation of
Various 400kV Lines, in the Western Cape Region
Mizpah – Masinga: 132kV Line 50km, Rough terrain
Croydon Olive Estate: 132kV Twin Conductor, Double
Circuit –N2 Crossing
Firgrove – Lourensriver : 132KV – Double Circuit
Monopole Line – Twin Kingbird
Mpilo-Spine: Supply & construction of a new 3.5km 66kV
Single Circuit Monopole Line - Works through Khayelitsha
informal settlement
Bluedowns Esethu: Supply & construction of a new 4km
66kV Double Circuit Monopole Line
Ingula – Venus: Loop-In 400KV Overhead Transmission
Line – Quad Zebra - Part of the Ingula pump storage
scheme development
Vryheid – Riviersonderend: 50km Single Circuit 66kV Line
- Through Cape winelands
275kV Turn-In Lines at Gingindlovu and
275 / 88 / 22 / 11kV Substation Works – Works through
Sugar cane plantation
Powerline Experience
Reference
Mr. Edgar Capes
+27 21 9187097
Mr. Piet Greyling
+27 21 915 2111
Sugan Naidoo
+27 31 710 5293
Mr. Max Jacobs
+27 21 980 3918
Mr. Max Jacobs
+27 21 980 3918
High Voltage Transmission & Distribution Overhead Lines
Company
Reference
Eskom Transmission
Bellville
2012
Roger Peense
+27 21 915 9205
Eskom Transmission
PDP Division
2012 / 2013
Sugan Naidoo
+27 31 710 5293
Eskom Transmission
PDP Division
2014
Wimpie White
+27 11 800 5979
Eskom Distribution
Eastern Cape
& Aurecon
2014
Johan van der Westhuizen
+27 43 721 0900
Contract
Foundation refurbishment:
Aries - Kokerboom 400kV Line – Switching Stay wire
under live conditions
Eros – Vuyani Section B: 400kV Transmission Line , 70km
trough extremely rough terrain, most difficult Tx Line to
date in South Africa
Hendrina Gumeni Section B - 400kV Transmission Line ,
40km Passing through mine colliery – Currently under
construction.
Melkhout – Kouga 132kV Line Phase 2 - 20km. This
project forms part of the Kouga Wind farm and
development project. – Currently under construction
Powerline Experience
Cont.…
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MIZPAH – MSINGA 132kV LINE:
Build a Kingbird 132kV Line from the existing (Tower 33) Double Circuit Line located 10.7km from Mizpah Substation
to the new Masinga Substation
INGULA 400kV TURN IN LINE:
The construction of a 400kV, 11.5km, From Ingula Pump Storage Scheme to Turn In Point (Intersection of Majuba
Venus 400kV Line)
EROS VUYANI 400kV LINE:
The construction of a 400kV, 77km, From Tower #211 to Vuyani Substation
VRYHEID – RIVERSONDEREND 66kV LINE:
The construction of a 66kV Monopole Line, 40km, From Vryheid to Riversonderend Substation
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Duinzicht Substation Upgrade (Petro SA)
Khayelitsha Substation Refurbishment (Eskom)
Mpilo Substation 66kV/11kV (Eskom)
Klapmuts Substation 132kV/66kV (Eskom)
Vredeluslus 132kV/33kV (Eskom)
Hermanus Substation (Eskom)
Substations
Portfolio
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OptiPower Projects initially launched the Sub-station Division in 2007, and its first substation project (Duinzicht
Substation) was completed within the same year.
Subsequently various turnkey substation projects were completed successfully.
This division has received high accolades from clients on its substation design department’s experience.
Turnkey construction of Substations from 11kV to 400kV.
Upgrading of existing substations
Refurbishment
List of substations projects completed to date include:
High Voltage Transmission & Distribution Overhead Lines
Company
Eskom Distribution
Western Cape
Eskom Distribution
Western Cape
Eskom Distribution
Western Cape
& Aurecon
Reference
Contract
2008
Mr. Eric Gilfillan
+27 11 638 3230
Duinzicht Substation: 66kV Feeder bays install and
commission for generating Plant at Petro SA – Mosselbay.
2008/2009
Ms Miliswa Beqezi
+27 83 522 1986
Khayelitsha 132kV Substation: Installation and
Commissioning of new Equipment
2011
Ms Miliswa Beqezi
+27 83 522 1986
2011 / 2012
Dirk Weideman
+27 21 526 6917
Eskom Distribution
Western Cape
2012 / 2013
Shantal Gordon
+27 27 213 3944
ABB South Africa
2013
Colin Elliot
+27 10 202 5179
Mpilo Substation: Installation and Commissioning of 66kV
Upgrade
Klapmuts 132kV Substation: Complete supply and
construct greenfield substation, 2x 20MVA. Contract in
Klapmuts, Near Paarl
Vredelus132kV Substation: Complete supply and
construct greenfield substation, 1x 10MVA 132/11kV and
1x 10MVA 132/22kV. Contract in near Vredendal in the
Northern Cape.
Hermanus Substation – Substation electrical and
mechanical works
Group5 / Iberdrola
2013
Alberto Lopez - Pando Novoa
+34 91 713 3307
KLIPHEUWEL SUBSTATION - Complete supply and
construct greenfield substation for Dassiesklip Windfarm.
Group5 / Iberdrola
2013 / 2014
Alberto Lopez - Pando Novoa
+34 91 713 3307
Eskom Distribution
Eastern Cape
2014
Vuyisile Lloyd
+27 83 749 6570
NOBELSFONTIEN SUBSTATION - All electro mechanical
Works for Noblesfontein wind farm. Currently constructing
Melkhout Capacitor Bank - Control room, platform
Extension and preparation of capacitor Bank Bay –
Project in Humansdorp – Project currently under
construction
Substation Experience
Anglo American
Year
High Voltage Transmission & Distribution Overhead Lines
Company
Year
Reference
2014
Brandon Naidoo
+27 11 800 3515
ABB South Africa
2013 / 2014
Colin Elliot
+27 10 202 5179
Substation Experience
Cont...
Eskom Transmission
Contract
Grassridge Substation – Construction of 132kV Feeder
bay. Project is in Port Elizabeth- Currently under
construction
Witkop Substation – Complete supply and construct
greenfield substation, 2x 20MVA. Contract in Polokwane.
Currently under construction
KHAYELITSHA SUBSTATION - Installation and Commissioning of
66kV Upgrade
MPILO SPINE
- Supply & construction of a new 3.5km 66kV Monopole Line & Refurbishment of 66kV Substation
KLAPMUTS SUBSTATION – Complete Construction of 132kV Substation
VREDELUS SUBSTATION – Complete Construction of 132kV / 11kV Substation
KLIPHEUWEL / DASSIESKLIP SUBSTATION – Construction of 132/22kV Step-Up Substation for Iberdrola
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Fibre Optics
Portfolio
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OptiPower Projects initially started out as its core business to install fibre optics on overhead lines
OptiPower has ensured that we skill ourselves with trained and experienced staff which are certified by the Fibre Optic
Association of South Africa (FOA).
Teams are readily available for any emergency repairs and maintenance.
Turnkey Installation of all Fibre Optic Types
Specialist Splicing and Testing
Emergency repair work
Fibre Optic Design Work
Fault locating
Patching
Assisting in the Commissioning of Fibre Optic network with an approved specialist
Fibre Optics (OPGW & ADSS)
Year
Eskom
2007
Eskom
2007
Eskom
2008/2009
Eskom
2009
Eskom
2009/2010
Eskom
2009/2010
Eskom
2010
Eskom
2011/2012
Eskom
2012
Eskom
2012
Reference
Mr. Neil Bodger
+27 82 895 1363
Contract
Mizpah- Masinga Project: 132KV S/C 45km; Extreme
Difficult Terrain
Mr. Sugan Naidoo
+27 82 784 2491
Gautrain Project 275kV D/C: New Strain Structures;
OPGW; Increase Height for Gautrain Project.
Mr. Attie van Wyk
+27 82 887 2070
Mr. Pine Pienaar
+27 21 980 3911
Mr. Egon Davids
+27 82 553 7090
Mr. Mansoor Barday
+27 21 980 3911
Mr. Jeffrey Jacobs
+27 21 915 1148
Mr. Naj Moodley
+27 11 800 4446
Mr. Derrick Woolley (HERMES)
+27 827699270
Mr. Vince De Bruin (MERCURY)
+27 836330843
Laurianne Van Zyl
+27 82 493 7585
Stellenbosch – Lyndoch: Supply, installation and testing of
OPGW
Acacia - Montague Gardens: Supply, installation and
testing of OPGW
Briers: Supply, installation and testing of Supply, installation
and testing of 6km OPGW
Romansrivier - Boskloof : Design, Supply, installation and
testing of OPGW
Acacia – Ascot Substation: design, supply, install & testing
of a 4.77km greased OPGW
Supply, delivery off-loading & installation of fibre optic cable
at Mercury, Perseus & Zeus Substation
Hermes – Mercury 400Kv Line: Remove existing redundant
OPGW, install free issue OPGW, test & install hardware for
OPGW
OPGW on Windmill 3 - Paarl 66kV line
Fibre Optic Experience
Company
Fibre Optics (OPGW & ADSS)
Year
Reference
Mr. Attie van Wyk
+27 82 887 2070
Mr. Ted Brander
+27 21 763 5615
Mr. Mansoor Barday
+27 21 980 3911
Mr. Ryan De Leeuw
+27 21 980 3911
Mr. Pine Pienaar
+27 21 980 3911
Eskom
2008
City Of Cape Town
2009
Eskom
2009
Eskom
2009/2010
Eskom
2010
Eskom
2010
Mr. Ebrahim Ismail
+27 21 980 5475
Broadband Infraco
2010
Mr. Rama Pillay
+27 11 235 1678
Eskom
2011
Eskom
2012
Eskom
2013
Mr. Irvin Tyambetyu
+27 73 723 0275
Aldrey Africa
+27 22 713 5200
+27 83 953 2559
Nevin Nel
+27 41 994 8620
Contract
George – Blanco: Supply, installation and testing of
ADSS 66kV Double circuit 16km
City of Cape Town: Supply, installation and testing of
ADSS Fibre install over informal settlement
Knysna – Eastford: Design, supply, installation and
testing of ADSS 5.2km
Stikland – Eversdal: Design, supply, installation and
testing of ADSS 7.2km
Serepta – Belhar: ADSS Replacement 5.5km
Acacia third transformer bay project Substation – supply,
installation, splicing, testing & commissioning of Fibre
Optic cable
Grahamstown: Fibre Optic installation & testing &
handover for 2km of underground & 10km of aerial
construction
Helmond Substation: Installation of 11kV cables &
terminals, Supply & installation of Fibre Optic Cable
Design, Supply, installation and testing of ADSS Fibre
Optic Cable between Wellington-Windmill substation
Neptune – Aloe Glen – Royston :Supply, installation and
testing of ADSS Fibre
Fibre Optic Experience
Cont.…
Company
COPPERBELT ENERGY CORPORATION OPGW (OPTICAL FIBER GROUND WIRE) INSTALLATION - Installed approximately
520km of OPGW to replace a section of the Current Guard wire, which runs along CEC’s 220kv and 66kV power network throughout the Copperbelt.
Grahamstown ADSS - Perform Design Engineering work, Fibre Optic installation & testing & hand-over
for 12km of underground & 20km of Aerial construction
Ascot Acacia 66kV OPGW - DESIGN, SUPPLY, INSTALLATION AND TESTING OF A 10KM GREASED OPGW EQUIVALENT TO
CHICKADEE CONDUCTOR BETWEEN ACACIA – ASCOT SUBSTATION 66KV LINE
HERMES – MERCURY 220 kV OPGW - Remove existing redundant OPGW; Install free issue OPGW; Supply
and Install hardware for OPGW on the Hermes- Mercury 400kV Line. The line length is approximately 50km, gantry to gantry.
In Mid 2013, OptiPower Projects were approached by ABB South Africa to assist in the construction of Soutpan PV Farm
Scope of work included the following:
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Install of Steel Footing (Including all foundation drilling)
Install complete tracker system
Install all PV panels and wiring
Due to our resilience on site ABB South Africa had furthered our scope to include civil works and Collector blocks
OptiPower is currently generating the capacity and resources to form a specialized unit to continue in the construction of PV
Farms and the associated works
PV Farm Portfolio
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Soutpan Photovoltaic Farm – Complete construction of all trackers and PV Panels, Including Civil Works and
collector system.
Our Clients
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Ashley Soobramoney
+27 83 558 0527
[email protected]
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Andre Swart
+27 83 300 6399
[email protected]
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Willie van der Merwe
+27 83 560 5730
[email protected]
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Kevin Mc Cabe
+27 82 562 3920
[email protected]