Overberg Wind Farm, South Africa
Name of the Project
Overberg Wind Farm.
Location
Near Swellendam in the Western Cape, South Africa.
Project Owner/s
Renewable-energy independent power producer Red Rocket South Africa.
Project Description
The 380 MW Overberg Wind Farm will feature thirty-nine 6.2 MW turbines, delivering a total installed capacity of 242 MW.
The wind farm will be developed in two phases, with heavy mineral sands extractor and refiner Richards Bay Minerals (RBM), a subsidiary of Rio Tinto Group, securing the first 230 MW.
This will deliver an estimated 750 GWh/y of clean energy to RBM. The project is expected to cut RBM’s yearly greenhouse-gas emissions by an estimated 30%, which translates to 700 000 t of CO2 equivalent.
Once fully operational, the Overberg Wind Farm will be South Africa’s biggest privately developed wind farm, significantly contributing to the country’s energy security.
Potential Job Creation
Not stated.
Capital Expenditure
Not stated.
Planned Start/End Date
Commercial operations are expected to start in early 2027.
Latest Developments
Red Rocket reached financial close on the first phase of the project in March 2025.
Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
Goldwind (wind turbines).
Contact Details for Project Information
Red Rocket South Africa, tel +27 21 418 3940 or email info@redrocket.energy.
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