Karusa and Soetwater wind farms, South Africa – update
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Name of the Project
Karusa and Soetwater wind farms.
Location
The Karoo Hoogland district, in South Africa’s Northern Cape province.
Project Owner/s
Enel Green Power RSA (EGP RSA), a subsidiary of Enel Green Power.
Project Description
Karusa and Soetwater will each have a capacity of 140 MW.
Each farm is expected to generate more than 585 GWh/y, avoiding the emission of about 611 000 t/y of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.
The wind farms will be supported by a 20-year power supply agreement with State-owned energy utility Eskom, in line with government’s Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme.
Potential Job Creation
EGP RSA will employ local staff and hire local contractors during the construction process to promote meaningful socioeconomic and enterprise development.
Capital Expenditure
Karusa and Soetwater will involve an investment of more than €200-million each.
Planned Start/End Date
Construction of the projects started in November 2019, with the Karusa Wind Farm entering commercial operation in July 2022.
Latest Developments
The Karusa Wind Farm has entered commercial operation, raising Enel Green Power South Africa’s installed capacity to 1.2 GW across ten wind and solar projects.
The wind farm incorporates Vestas V136-4.2MW wind turbines, which are reportedly the largest on the African continent to date.
Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
Vestas (wind turbines).
Contact Details for Project Information
Enel Green Power, tel +39 06 8305 5699 or email ufficiostampa@enel.com.
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