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The casting of the 1,425 keystones required for the construction of a wind farm cluster near the Impofu Dam in the Eastern Cape has successfully commenced at a custom-built concrete tower manufacturing facility, marking a key milestone in the project’s development. Production is expected to ramp up significantly in the coming months to meet the demands of this large-scale renewable energy ...

As we conclude the third quarter, we reflect on notable regulatory and policy advancements, including the ERA Amendment Bill being signed into law, consultations on NERSA’s wheeling framework, submissions for BESIPPPP BW2 and Bid Window 7, Public forums on NTCSA’s Transmission Development Plan and the SA Wholesale Electricity Market Code being advanced. 

A vital upgrade to a section of the sanitation network in Loeriesfontein, located within the Hantam Municipal area, has been successfully completed, with the objective of improving the lives of local residents. The Loeriesfontein and Khobab Wind Farms, in partnership with the Hantam Municipality and UDS Africa Professional services provider and project managers, launched this initiative to enhance ...

Salzonia Jordaan, Project Officer at Noupoort Wind Farm, has been honoured with the South African Wind Energy Association’s (SAWEA) ‘Raising Communities Award’ on behalf of the wind farm’s economic development team. This award recognises the wind farm’s significant contribution to the socio-economic development of the Noupoort community.

The transportation of wind turbine components from the Port of Ngqura to the Umsobomvu Wind Farm, located on the border of the Eastern Cape and Northern Cape provinces, is currently in progress. This significant logistical operation involves moving 81-metre-long turbine blades, tower sections, nacelles, hubs and other components over a distance of 550 kilometres via the regional highways.

Improving access to quality early childhood education is crucial for laying the foundation for lifelong learning, particularly in underprivileged areas. To address this need, 18 Early Childhood Development (ECD) Practitioners from the Saldanha Bay Municipality have successfully completed the accredited ECD Qualification (NQF Level 4) programme, impacting nearly 900 children. Funded by Umoya ...

Sports play a crucial role in promoting healthy lifestyles, encouraging physical activity, and building essential skills among youths and adults. With this in mind, Kangnas Wind Farm proudly partnered with the Namakwa Sports Council to sponsor a series of exciting rugby and netball tournaments held across the Namakwa region recently. The sponsorship, which provided medals, trophies, and prize ...

The South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA) acknowledges the key interventions to reform the public procurement programme, announced by the Minister of Electricity and Energy, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, during his press briefing on 21 October 2024. Developed through extensive stakeholder consultations, including SAWEA’s participation, these interventions reflect an analysis of the challenges and ...

The South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA) is thrilled to announce the opening of applications for the 2025 Wind Industry Internship Programme (WIIP). This initiative supports South Africa’s goal of achieving a low carbon economy and a climate-resilient society through creating quality jobs, aligning with South Africa’s Just Energy Transition Investment Plan (JET IP), and the South African ...

As part of an ongoing commitment to community upliftment, a local wind farm recently provided comfort packs to mothers facing extended stays at the community hospital in Ceres. This act of care not only brought much-needed relief to these mothers but also underscored the broader societal conversation around the challenges women face, especially those on their journey through motherhood.