User:WvanZyl/sandbox
| Wolf Wind Farm | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Country | South Africa |
| Location | Sarah Baartman District Municipality |
| Coordinates | 33°09′S 25°33′E / 33.15°S 25.55°E |
| Status | In Development |
| Construction began | 2024 |
| Owner | Red Rocket |
| Operator | Red Rocket |
| Wind farm | |
| Type | Onshore |
| Power generation | |
| Nameplate capacity | 85MW |
The Wolf Wind Farm Project is being developed by Red Rocket and is located 5km north of Wolwefontein in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. It's currently under construction and is expected to be completed by Q4 2024. Once operational, the wind farm will be a major source of clean energy, generating an estimated 360GWh annually. This project is significant not only for the power it will produce but also for its environmental benefits. It's anticipated to mitigate a substantial 384,000 tons of CO2 emissions each year.[1]
The wind farm will utilize seventeen turbines manufactured by Vestas. These include five powerful V162-6.2MW machines and twelve V163-4.5MW machines, with a combined capacity of 85MW. The specific positioning of these turbines will be strategically planned to maximize energy production.
It's worth noting that Red Rocket secured the project through the South African government's Renewable Energy Independent Power Producers Procurement Programme, specifically in the fifth tender round. This program highlights South Africa's commitment to developing clean energy sources.[2]
References
 | This article about a wind farm is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |