Batho Opportunity Trust is an independent South African entity set up to create long-term socio-economic value through participation in the renewable energy infrastructure space.
As Red Rocket’s Head of Legal Affairs, Nichola provides corporate legal oversight for the Red Rocket Group and is responsible for the business’s corporate governance and risk management.
Katleho is our Solar Development Manager and a key member of the team – in her role, she implements the necessary deliverables for the execution of our projects in the development phase.
Leole-Ann is Director and Co-Founder of the Jade-Sky Group where she leads Business Development. Leole-Ann focuses on Advanced Project Management, Sustainability, Media Relations, and Marketing. Leole-Ann is a key contributor to innovation and transformation in renewable energy.
Currently, the Trust has equity participation in nine (9) projects which are a mix of private C&I and REIPPPP renewable energy projects across various technologies (solar, wind and hydro). In addition to the existing portfolio, the trust has secured equity participation in nine (9) new solar projects.
With a nameplate capacity of 144MW, the wind farm along the boundaries between the Western Cape and Northern Cape generates around 595GWh of energy annually, enough to power the needs of roughly 181,000 households every year.
Sister project to Brandvalley Wind Farm given its proximity, it generates around 585GWh of energy per year with a nameplate of 144MW.
With a 81MW capacity, this facility in the Northern Cape generates approximately 180GWh of clean energy per year.
This 147MW project (straddling boundaries between the Western Cape and Northern Cape provinces) generates about 613GWh per year, powering up to 49,200 households.
Spanning over 14 hectares with 32,240 photovoltaic panels, our 10MW photovoltaic power plant in eastern Uganda generates around 16GWh of clean energy per year.
Red Rocket’s 4MW small-hydroelectric project generates around 24GWh of energy annually. The facility, along the Ash River between Clarens and Bethlehem in the Free State, caters to the energy needs of 1,916 households every year.
This is our third commercial and industrial (C&I) project and the second in collaboration with Discovery Green. With an installed capacity of 331MWp, this Mpumalanga-based facility is one of the largest solar projects in South Africa.
This is the largest single commercial wind project in South Africa with commercial operations set to start in 2027. Located near Swellendam in the Western Cape, it is a 400MW nameplate capacity facility with a single point of connection. Phase 1 is being developed with Richards Bay Minerals, a subsidiary of Rio Tinto Group; while Phase 2 is being done in collaboration with Discovery Green.
This Free State-based facility is one of the largest grid-connected solar farms in Africa. The clean energy from the 275MWp project will meet the needs of 210,000 households annually.
With a nameplate capacity of 108MW and a contracted capacity of 103MW, this is the largest private wind farm being developed in South Africa to date.
Located in the Eastern Cape and with an 85MW capacity, it is expected to meet the energy needs of 110,000 households.
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Investment Strategy
RROT invests primarily in renewable energy infrastructure, focusing on:
Wind Energy
Solar photovoltaic (PV)
Small-scale Hydroelectric Projects
Investments are typically structured through ring-fenced special purpose vehicles (SPVs), allowing participation in project financing while managing risk.
Portfolio of Projects
Roggeveld Wind Farm (147MW)
Brandvalley Wind Farm (~140MW)
Rietkloof Wind Farm (~140MW)
Wolf Wind Farm (~84MW)
Witberg Solar Project (~66MW)
Virginia Solar Project (development)
Good Hope Solar Project (development)
Zevobuzz Hydro Facility (4.7MW)
Operating Model
The Trust operates through a layered structure including project SPVs, service companies, and investment holding entities. This enables efficient financing, scalability, and risk management.
Core human development goals
Economic empowerment goals
Community and infrastructure goals
Batho Opportunity Trust – SDG Alignment Framework
The Trust demonstrates strong alignment to social SDGs, particularly education, healthcare, economic empowerment and community development. Governance enhancements have strengthened institutional credibility and alignment with SDG 16.
The Trust continues to expand its portfolio and strengthen its governance and funding base, positioning itself as a key contributor to South Africa’s energy transition and socio-economic development.