EDF Renewables, in collaboration with its partners, is spearheading the development of nearly 1.2 GW of wind, solar, and battery energy storage projects across eight sites in the Northern and Eastern Cape Provinces.
The ambitious endeavor, valued at ZAR 34 billion (approximately USD 1.84 billion or EUR 1.71 billion), underscores a concerted effort to address the nation's energy deficit. According to EDF Renewables, these projects are poised to make substantial contributions, generating close to 4 TWh per year upon completion.
EDF Renewables, in alliance with H1 Holdings, GIBB-Crede, and a local community trust, is actively involved in the construction of the 420-MW Koruson 1 project, comprising three wind farms currently in progress.
Additionally, the company is playing a pivotal role in the 520-MW Koruson 2 wind and solar cluster, a venture led by Envusa Energy, in collaboration with mining giant Anglo American Plc. Notably, this initiative will see a 20% equity investment from Pele Green Energy (Pty) Ltd, alongside a local community trust.
Highlighting the diversity of the renewable energy portfolio, the Umoyilanga hybrid power project, a collaboration between EDF Renewables and Perpetua Holdings (Pty) Ltd, is set to be a game-changer. Umoyilanga will operate as a virtual power plant, delivering 75 MW of dispatchable power through a blend of 115 MW of solar PV, 63 MW of wind power, and 75 MW of battery storage, strategically situated at two sites, Dassiesridge and Avondale, spanning 900 kilometers apart.
“We are committed to driving sustainable energy solutions that not only meet South Africa's growing energy needs but also contribute significantly to narrowing the country's energy deficit,” remarked a spokesperson from EDF Renewables.
