Name and Location
Gibson Bay wind farm project, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
Client
Red Cap.
Project Description
The 111 MW Gibson Bay wind farm, planned for the Kouga municipality of the Eastern Cape, has been appointed as a preferred bidder, following the conclusion of the third bid-submission round under the Department of Energy’s Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme in October 2013. Once commissioned, the 37-turbine project will generate more than 424 GWh/y.
Value
R2.25-billion.
Duration
The project is expected to enter commercial operation in early 2017.
Latest Developments
None stated.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.
On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
Red Cap, tel +27 21 790 1392 or email info@red-cap.co.za.