Wedoany.com Report-Mar 17, Goldwind is to supply 242MW of turbines for independent power producer Red Rocket’s Overberg Wind Farm project in South Africa.
As part of the deal, Goldwind will supply 39 units of its 6.2MW MSPM (medium-speed permanent magnet) turbines for the wind farm, which is being constructed in two phases.
Situated near Swellendam in the Western Cape, the wind farm will have a total capacity of 380MW.
A Goldwind spokesperson said: “With our commitment to technological reliability, exceptional grid adaptability, and the trust of local partners, we are proud to support South Africa’s energy transition and sustainable future.”
Meanwhile Red Rocket has reached financial close on the first phase of the wind farm.
Richards Bay Minerals (RBM), a subsidiary of Rio Tinto Group, has secured the first 230MW of the total 380MW export capacity.
This will deliver an estimated 750GWh of clean energy annually to RBM.
Once fully commissioned, Overberg Wind Farm will be South Africa’s largest privately developed single wind farm and will operate under a 20-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA).
Commercial operations are expected to commence in early 2027.
