Name of the Project
Ummbila Emoyeni wind energy facility.

Location
Mpumalanga, South Africa.

Project Owner/s
Coal producer Seriti Resources and its renewable-energy subsidiary Seriti Green.

Project Description
Ummbila Emoyeni has been designated as a Strategic Integrated Project by the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure. The wind farm will be the first renewable-energy project to be developed in Mpumalanga.

The wind farm project forms part of the coal miner’s strategy of diversifying its offering to more than coal, in a sustainable way, for it to play its role in the country’s just energy transition journey.

The initial 155 MW wind energy facility is the first phase of a larger, almost 900 MW, renewable-energy cluster, which comprises 750 MW of wind energy facilities and 150 MW of solar photovoltaic plants.

Once built, the wind farm will result in more than 75% of the energy consumption from Seriti’s existing operations switching from coal to renewable energy, helping to mitigate its Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse-gas emissions.

The overall project will also include 800 MWh of storage capacity.

Potential Job Creation
Not stated.

Capital Expenditure
The energy cluster will involve R25-billion investment.

The initial wind energy facility is estimated at R4.8-billion. About R1.5-billion of this will be spent on the grid infrastructure needed for the project.

Planned Start/End Date
The project is scheduled to be fully commissioned by 2027.

Latest Developments
Seriti Green unveiled the project to the media and key stakeholders on July 17.

The first phase of the construction of the wind energy facility is under way and will be completed by mid-July 2026.

Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
None stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
Seriti, tel +27 11 047 7000 or email info@seritiza.com.