110 MW wind project in South Africa to enter construction phase

Mainstream Renewable Power has announced that the Perdekraal East Wind Farm, situated within the Witzenberg Local Municipality of South Africa's Western Cape, is preparing the way to begin major construction activity.

Since achieving financial close in June this year, the construction team has been working on establishing on-site infrastructure, clearing and grubbing of roads and turbine foundations and preparing to construct 42km of road on site.

Once complete, the 110 MW wind farm, which spans 3,055 hectares, will comprise 48 115m-high wind turbines. When operating at full capacity, it will generate around 183,000 MWh of clean renewable energy per year and is expected to supply electricity to power up to 95,000 South African homes.

Perdekraal East Wind Farm will eliminate approximately 410,000 tonnes of carbon emissions each year compared to traditional fossil fuel power plants. In addition to zero carbon emissions and reduced use of fossil fuels, the country will benefit from minimal water consumption during the generation process and significant social and enterprise development programmes.