Global InformationUmsinde Emoyeni Wind Power Station information
| Umsinde Emoyeni Wind Power Station | |
|---|---|
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| Country | South Africa |
| Location | Murraysburg, Beaufort West Central Karoo District Western Cape Province |
| Coordinates | 31°50′56″S 23°49′32″E / 31.84889°S 23.82556°E |
| Status | Under construction |
| Construction began | June 2024 |
| Commission date | Q4 2026 Expected |
| Owner(s) | African Infrastructure Investment Managers (AIIM) |
| Operator(s) | "Umsinde Emoyeni Power Consortium" |
| Wind farm | |
| Type | Onshore |
| Power generation | |
| Nameplate capacity | 140 MW |
The Umsinde Emoyeni Wind Power Station (UEWPS), is a 140 MW wind power plant under construction in South Africa. The power station is under development by a consortium comprising (i) African Clean Energy Developments (ACED) and (ii) Energy Infrastructure Management Services (EIMS Africa). Both entities are subsidiaries of African Infrastructure Investment Managers (AIIM), an asset manager entity headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa.[1][2]
The power generated here is intended for sale to Sibanye-Stillwater, the South African mining conglomerate, to support its gold, platinum-group elements and related metals mining operations in South Africa. The power will be transmitted from the wind farm to the off-taker by Eskom, the national electricity utility company under a 20-year power purchase agreement (PPA) and a long-term "wheeling agreement".[1][2]
- ^ a b Jean Marie Takouleu (6 June 2024). "South Africa: Mining Company Sibanye Signs For 140 MW of Wind Energy". Afrik21.africa. Paris, France. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
- ^ a b MRA (31 May 2024). "Sibanye-Stillwater secures fourth renewable energy deal with 140MW wind project". Mining Review Africa (MRA). Rondebosch, Cape Town, South Africa. Retrieved 6 June 2024.