Enel Ccommissions 140MW South African Wind

Enel Green Power has commissioned the 140MW Nxuba wind farm in the Eastern Cape region of South Africa.

Nxuba is one of five projects awarded to Enel Green Power South Africa in the fourth round of the country’s Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP).

It will deliver 460 gigawatt-hours of electricity a year to the grid.

Enel Green Power South Africa head William Price said: “Nxuba Wind Farm is yet another example of EGP’s commitment to renewables and sustainability in South Africa and globally.

“We are particularly excited about unlocking the potential of the abundant renewable energy sources in South Africa, as well as supporting the local economy.”

Price said the pre-assembly stage involved the installation of as many as 17 concrete tower keystones – portion of sections.

This was followed by the main erection of the structure that included the installation of the five pre-assembled tower sections and other related operations.

The completion of the project amounted to 2 million of work-hours with zero incidents, and involved a significant skills transfer element.

Enel Green Power enlisted the services of individuals and small to medium enterprises from the Blue Crane Route and Raymond Mhlaba Local Municipalities, which comprise Adelaide, Cookhouse, Somerset East and Bedford to help construct the plant.