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Golden Valley Wind Farm, South Africa

17th January 2020

By: Sheila Barradas

Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

     

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Name of the Project
Golden Valley Wind Farm.

Location
Eastern Cape, South Africa.

Project Owner/s
BioTherm Energy.

Project Description
The project involves the construction of a 120 MW wind farm, comprising forty-eight 2.5 MW turbines, 6.7 km of 132 kV overhead lines and a substation.

Potential Job Creation
Not stated.

Capital Expenditure
Not stated.

Planned Start/End Date
The facility is expected to be completed in November 2020.

Latest Developments
Construction of the wind farm is under way, with the turbines being installed and electrical work being done.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
Goldwind (engineering, procurement and construction contractor) and OptiPower (full electrical balance of plant, including the overhead power lines, substation, all reticulation works from the turbines to the substation, termination points and the commissioning of the plant).

On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
BioTherm Energy, tel +27 367 4601.

Edited by Martin Zhuwakinyu
Creamer Media Magazine Managing Editor

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