Financial close has been reached on the first phase of the Ummbila Emoyeni wind farm in Mpumalanga, the first part of an eventual renewable energy cluster of farms. Plans for the eventual renewable energy cluster include a 150MW solar energy facility. The Ummbila Emoyeni Wind Energy Facility will include up to 111 wind turbines to the maximum hub height of up to 200m. The renewable energy cluster will also include a battery energy storage system of 200MW/800MWh. Of referenceBuilding human capacity for clean energy jobs across AfricaEach renewable energy facility will be constructed as a separate stand-alone project.

Source: The North Africa Journal July 23, 2024 10:47 UTC