Name of the Project
Ummbila Emoyeni wind energy facility.
Location
Mpumalanga, South Africa.
Project Owner/s
Coal producer Seriti Resources and its renewable-energy subsidiary Seriti Green.
Project Description
Ummbila Emoyeni has been designated as a Strategic Integrated Project by the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure.
The initial 155 MW wind energy facility is the first phase of a larger, almost 900 MW renewable-energy cluster, which comprises 750 MW of wind energy facilities and 150 MW of solar photovoltaic plants. Once built, the wind farm will transform more than 75% of the energy consumption from Seriti’s existing coal operations into renewable energy while helping to mitigate its Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse-gas emissions.
Potential Job Creation
Not stated.
Capital Expenditure
R4-billion.
Planned Start/End Date
Concluding the power purchase agreement and meeting all the conditions necessary to start construction, which includes reaching financial close on the project, are expected to be completed by the second quarter of 2023. The power supply is expected to come on line in 2025.
Latest Developments
None stated.
Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
None stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
Seriti, tel +27 11 047 7000 or email info@seritiza.com.