Name and Location
Roggeveld wind farm project, Northern and Western Cape, South Africa.

Client
Roggeveld Wind Power, comprising Building Energy Development Africa 3 (51%); GEPF, which is wholly owned by the Public Investment Corporation (23.25%); H1 Capital (23.25%) and the local community trust (2.5%).

The wind farm was developed by G7 Renewable Energies and taken over by Building Energy.

Project Description
The Roggeveld project was awarded preferred bidder status by the Department of Energy under the fourth round of the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme in April 2015.

According to Building Energy’s presentation on the project to the National Energy Regulator of South Africa in September, the wind farm will have a 147 MW nameplate capacity. It will comprise 49 turbines each with a 3 MW capacity and a hub height of 92.5 m.

The wind farm is expected to have a 610 GWh/y output.

The project includes a new 400 kV sub-station and the construction of a new 132/400 kV 500 MVA transformer.

Value
The project is estimated at R3.42-billion.

Duration
The project’s commercial operation date is scheduled for September 2018.

Latest Developments
None stated.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.

On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
Building Energy, tel +27 21 418 3940.