Under these conditions, the South African government began to invest in solar technology with the construction of several solar thermal plants in this province. At that time, Spanish companies were world leaders in terms of technology, price and experience, so Abengoa, TSK, SENER and Acciona designed, built, started up and in many cases operated all these plants. Here we have an important clue about this basically concrete construction of 200 square meters.

    In this context, it is important to understand that in industrial facilities far from population centres, services are required to make life possible for future workers, the so-called camps, areas within the plant facilities (annexes) where part or all of the employees (permanent, temporary or visiting) are accommodated. These cover the basic needs of accommodation, hygiene and food, but also include leisure spaces; with the intention of creating a comfortable rest and relaxation area for workers, where sport is a basic pillar. On September 25, 2013, construction began on the "CSP Bokpoort" solar thermal plant (the one in the image) 130 km from Upington. The Spanish companies Sener, Acciona and TSK are part of the team involved in the project for this 50 MW plant. In the industrial area, the mirrors and turbine are assembled, as well as the construction of the BOP... everything that these plants require, while in the accommodation area, in addition to the dining room, bedrooms and gymnasium, a fully-regulated paddle tennis court is being built next to the tennis court , with artificial grass and lighting. Yes, a paddle tennis court, which now looks quite deteriorated; but where at one time, thousands of kilometres away from Spain or Argentina, paddle tennis matches were held. There are many anecdotes from that time, especially about the fauna that in this area of ​​the Kalahari swarmed around a paddle tennis court....