South Africa’s 720MW Wind Giant Takes Shape

Quick Take: South Africa’s wind sector just caught serious tailwinds —Nuweveld’s 720 MW push set to redefine scale, speed, and investor confidence in clean power. 🌬️⚡

Key Figures & Findings: Anthem and Red Cap are leading the development of the Nuweveld Wind Farm in South Africa’s Upper Karoo ,set to become the country’s largest wind project once operational. 

 Statistics & Insights:

• Capacity: Total capacity of 720 MW, comprising three 240 MW wind facilities.
  

• Off-take: All electricity produced will be sold to licensed energy traders.
  

• Infrastructure: The project includes a new main transmission substation (MTS) and a 400 kV powerline linking Nuweveld to Eskom's Droerivier substation. This line will cross 39 farms and involve 20 landowners.
  

• Timeline: Nuweveld has been allocated grid capacity and is moving toward a grid-connection budget quote expected by mid-2026.

Future Implications: Once completed, Nuweveld could mark a turning point in South Africa’s renewable energy landscape, boosting capacity and reinforcing investor confidence in large-scale wind infrastructure. The project’s commercial operation is projected to deliver a significant renewable supply for industrial and commercial users, accelerating South Africa’s energy transition and reducing reliance on coal-heavy generation.

Source:Green Building Africa