Chaba wind energy project, South Africa
Name and Location
Chaba wind energy project, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
Client
The project is a joint venture between Innowind – a subsidiary of EDF Energies Nouvelles, the Industrial Development Corporation and broad-based black economic-empowerment company Chaba Winds of Change.
Project Description
The project involves the construction of a seven-turbine wind farm, with a capacity of 21 MW, in the Great Kei municipality.
The wind farm will be connected to State-owned power utility Eskom’s Chaba substation using 22 kV cables.
Value
Not stated.
Duration
Construction is expected to start in the third quarter of 2013 and the commissioning of the first turbines in the third quarter of 2014.
Commercial operations are scheduled to start in the fourth quarter of 2014.
Latest Developments
Wind energy producer Innowind has tasked Germany-based Vestas to supply, install and commission seven turbines at the Chaba wind power project.
The turbine delivery for the wind project is planned to start mid-2014, followed by commissioning in the third quarter of the year.
The contract also includes the installation of VestasOnline Business's Scada solution, the full scope of civil and electrical works and a ten-year full-scope service agreement.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
Vestas (wind turbines).
On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
InnoWind, tel +27 41 487 2418 or fax +27 41 484 3038.
Vestas Wind Systems, tel +45 9730 0000, fax +45 9730 5011 or email ir@vestas.com.
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