Wolf Wind Farm, South Africa
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Name of the Project
Wolf Wind Farm.
Location
Wolwefontein, in the Eastern Cape, South Africa.
Project Owner/s
Integrated African independent power producer Red Rocket South Africa.
Project Description
The Wolf Wind Farm is being developed under the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme – or REIPPPP – Bid Window 5.
The project will have a capacity of 85 MW and will comprise 17 wind turbines – enough to meet the energy needs of 110 000 households.
The wind farm will comprise two sizes of turbines – five 6.2 MW turbines and twelve 4.5 MW turbines. The wind farm will offset the emission of 384 000 t of CO2 emissions a year.
Potential Job Creation
Not stated.
Capital Expenditure
Not disclosed.
Planned Start/End Date
The project is expected to reach its commercial operation date in 2025.
Latest Developments
None stated.
Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
Aurecon South Africa (final environment authorisation amendment report); Vestas (wind turbines); and Concor (civils balance of plant, including a concrete road to the site).
Contact Details for Project Information
Red Rocket, tel +27 21 418 3940 or email communications@redrocket.energy
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