Two new wind power projects in Eastern Cape planned

Rainmaker Energy, an independent power producer (IPP), is planning two new wind power projects in the Eastern Cape, called the Dorper project and the AB’s project. The two projects will generate 610MW of power.

The Dorper project is situated near Molteno and will produce 550MW, while the AB’s project is situated near Indwe and will produce 60MW.

Technical services director Doug Jenman told Engineering News Online that the company expected to reach commercial close for the projects before the end of this year, and that it was targeting the middle of next year for the start of construction.

Reported by Engineering News

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