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Access to clean, safe healthcare facilities is vital for community well-being. To improve hygiene and infection control, the Loeriesfontein Community Health Centre (CHC) has replaced its old carpets with durable, hypoallergenic tiles, creating a cleaner and healthier environment.

South Africa’s first self-build Main Transmission Substation (MTS), by an Independent Power Producer (IPP), has been completed and energised on 5 April 2025. The Koruson 400/132 kV MTS outside Noupoort in the Northern Cape, has been designed and constructed to connect 1.5 GW of renewable energy to the national grid.

"As we conclude the first quarter of 2025, the return of load-shedding served as a stark reminder of the critical need to accelerate the integration of renewable energy into South Africa's energy mix."

Recognising that psychosocial challenges are barriers to education and other community development initiatives, Jeffreys Bay Wind Farm continues to invest in learner and youth awareness programmes across the Kouga Municipality. Support extends to the Humansdorp, Hankey, and Thornhill Victim Support Centres, as well as long-term beneficiary, the Jeffreys Bay Trauma Support Centre, the only NPO in ...

Residents of Noupoort have long faced water shortages due to power outages, load-shedding, and cable theft, which have disrupted the town’s ability to pump water from its main supply. To address this issue, a sustainable water initiative is being implemented to ensure reliable water access for locals, making the community more resilient against future water disruptions.

"After months of dedicated engagement, lobbying, and advocacy, SAWEA has been invited to participate independently at the Presidency level. This milestone ensures that the wind sector’s sustainability remains a central focus in South Africa’s energy planning."

A new healthcare initiative has been launched in Loeriesfontein to address critical healthcare needs in the community. This Primary Health Care Programme is making quality healthcare more accessible by employing a professional nurse and five community care workers at the Loerisfontein Thusong Centre to enhance local health services.

The Witzenberg area and its communities are benefiting from a focused economic transformation strategy that is driving sustainable growth and empowerment. As part of this commitment, Perdekraal East Wind Farm has significantly improved its Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) status, advancing from a BEE Level 8 rating in 2023 to BEE Level 6 in 2024. This progress reflects the wind farm ...

Young children at two ECD centres in Bergsig and Nababeep will now have access to fresh, nutritious food through newly established food gardens, promoting health from an early age. 
This Early Childhood Development programme, funded by Kangnas Wind Farm, aims to provide a consistent supply of fresh produce, ensuring that young children receive the healthy meals essential for their growth and ...

Two of the three Early Childhood Development (ECD) centres in the small village of Greyton have undergone significant upgrades, improving learning environments for children aged 2–5. These projects, part of Klipheuwel Wind Farm’s ECD support programme, include infrastructure enhancements, practitioner training, and regulatory and compliance support to strengthen their long-term sustainability.