Oyster Bay Wind Farm, South Africa
Name of the Project
Oyster Bay Wind Farm.
Location
The project is located in the Kouga local municipality, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
Project Owner/s
Enel Green Power RSA, a subsidiary of Enel Green Power (EGP).
Project Description
The project entails the construction of Enel’s fourth wind farm in South Africa, with a capacity of 140 MW.
The 41-turbine facility is expected to generate about 568 GWh/y, avoiding carbon dioxide emissions of about 590 000 t/y into the atmosphere.
The wind farm will be supported by a 20-year power supply agreement with South African energy utility Eskom, as part of the South African government’s Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP) tender, which was awarded in April 2015.
Potential Job Creation
The company has committed to ensure job creation in the community surrounding
Oyster Bay.
Capital Expenditure
€180-million.
Planned Start /End Date
The project is expected to reach commercial operation in the second quarter of 2021.
Latest Developments
EGP RSA started construction on the project in May.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.
On Budget and on Time?
Too early to state.
Contact Details for Project Information
EGP, tel +39 06 8305 5699 or email ufficiostampa@enel.com.
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