Khangela Emoyeni Wind Farm, South Africa
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Name of the Project
Khangela Emoyeni Wind Farm.
Location
Western and Northern Cape provinces, South Africa.
Project Owner/s
Khangela Emoyeni Wind Farm.
Richards Bay Minerals (RBM) signed a renewable power purchase agreement (PPA) with Khangela Emoyeni Wind Farm in June 2024 to secure
140 MW of wind energy from the new wind farm.
Parties to the 20-year PPA include African Clean Energy Developments, The IDEAS Fund (managed by African Infrastructure Investment Managers), investment holding company Reatile Group and Rand Merchant Bank. EIMS Africa will be responsible for asset management for the project.
Project Description
The project will help power RBM’s operations in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal.
The project entails the construction of a 140 MW wind farm. Once built, it is expected to produce about 460 GWh/y of renewable energy.
The project is expected to reduce RBM’s carbon emissions by 20% a year.
Potential Job Creation
Not stated.
Capital Expenditure
Not stated.
Planned Start/End Date
The project is expected to reach commercial operation within 28 months.
Latest Developments
None stated.
Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
None stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
RBM media relations, Zanele Zungu, mobile cell +27 83 382 1314 or email media.enquiries@riotinto.com.
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