Karreebosch Wind Farm, South Africa
Name of the Project
Karreebosch Wind Farm.
Location
Between the towns of Sutherland, in the Northern Cape, and Matjiesfontein, in the Western Cape, in South Africa.
Project Owner/s
Energy solutions business Cennergi (80%), in partnership with renewable-energy developer G7 Renewable Energies (20%).
Project Description
The 140 MW wind farm will supply clean electricity to independent integrated platinum group metals producer Northam Platinum’s operations through a 20-year power purchase agreement, with the energy being wheeled through the national grid.
Potential Job Creation
The wind farm will create about 1 030 construction jobs and 17 permanent operational roles.
Capital Expenditure
R4.7-billion, which will be financed by financial institutions Nedbank, Absa and Standard Bank.
Planned Start/End Date
The notice proceed was expected to be issued in February 2025, with construction to take about 24 months to complete.
Latest Developments
None stated.
Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
Not disclosed.
Contact Details for Project Information
Cennergy, email info@cennergi.com.
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