Nxuba Wind Farm, South Africa
Name of the Project
Nxuba Wind Farm.
Location
The project is located in the Amatole district, in South Africa’s Eastern Cape province.
Client
Enel Green Power RSA, a subsidiary of Enel Green Power.
Project Description
The 140 MW Nxuba Wind Farm project forms part of the 700 MW of wind capacity awarded to Enel following the South African government’s Round 4 Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP) tender, which was awarded in April 2015.
Nxuba is expected to generate more than 460 GWh/y, avoiding the emission of about 500 000 t/y of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. The wind farm will be supported by a 20-year power supply agreement with State-owned power utility Eskom as part of the REIPPPP.
Potential Job Creation
Not stated.
Value
About €200-million will be invested in the project.
Duration
The wind farm is expected to enter into operation by September 2020.
Latest Developments
Construction on the wind farm started in February this year.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.
On Budget and on Time?
Too early to state.
Contact Details for Project Information
Enel Green Power, tel +39 06 8305 5699 or email ufficiostampa@enel.com.
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