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Aurora starts production at 94 MW wind farm

9th June 2015

By: Megan van Wyngaardt

Creamer Media Contributing Editor Online

  

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Aurora Wind Power has started commercial operations at its 94 MW West Coast 1 wind farm, near Vredenburg.

The wind farm would allow for the offset of an estimated 5.6-million tonnes of carbon dioxide over the 20-year duration of its power purchase agreement (PPA) with State-owned utility Eskom.

The project formed part of government’s Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP), through which the country aimed to procure 3 625 MW of renewable energy by the end of 2016, to help curb its reliance on coal for electricity and contribute towards carbon emission reduction objectives.

Aurora Wind Power is a venture between French power and natural gas services provider Engie, South African banking firm Investec Bank and black-owned and managed investment holding company KTH.

Danish wind turbine manufacturer Vestas supplied 47 2 MW wind turbines for the project and would be responsible for the long-term maintenance of the facility.

The construction of West Coast 1, which started in June 2013, created more than 600 jobs, 450 of which were filled by members of the surrounding communities. The operation of the wind farm would also create permanent jobs for some community members.

“The success factors that contributed to this achievement are solid partnerships, strong support from both local and national authorities and highly motivated teams,” Aurora Wind Power CEO Tristan Bosser said.

Edited by Chanel de Bruyn
Creamer Media Online Managing Editor

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