Golden Valley Wind Farm, South Africa – update
Name of the Project
Golden Valley Wind Farm.
Location
Eastern Cape, South Africa.
Project Owner/s
BioTherm Energy, wholly owned by Actis.
Project Description
Golden Valley is a 120 MW wind farm, comprising forty-eight 2.5 MW turbines, an on-site substation and 6.7 km of 132 kV overhead lines connecting to the Kopleegte substation.
Potential Job Creation
Not stated.
Capital Expenditure
Not stated.
Planned Start/End Date
The Golden Valley Wind Farm was connected to South Africa’s electricity grid in December 2020.
Latest Developments
None stated.
Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
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).
Contact Details for Project Information
BioTherm Energy, tel +27 367 4601.
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