Goldwind commissions 33 MW Excelsior wind project in the Western Cape

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Chinese wind turbine maker Xinjiang Goldwind Science & Technology has started the commissioning phase of the 32.5 MW Excelsior wind project in the Western Cape, South Africa. 

The facility consists of 13 Goldwind 2.5MW PMDD smart wind turbines. The projects part of South Africa’s Renewable Energy IPP Procurement (REIPPP) program.

Goldwind Africa, a subsidiary of Goldwind, is responsible for the EPC of the project.

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