Enel Green Power (EGP) South Africa has started constructing three new wind farms in the Eastern Cape. The wind farms (Impofu East, Impofu West and Impofu North) are expected to begin operating in 2026.
With 57 turbines, eight high-voltage substations and 120km of 132kV high-voltage overhead electricity lines, the farms will provide up to 330MW of renewable energy to Sasol’s Secunda site in Mpumalanga where Air Liquide operates the world’s largest oxygen production facility. This will be done using a wheeling framework agreement with Eskom.
“As we forge ahead with our strategic vision for a sustainable future together, we remain dedicated to not only providing innovative, clean energy solutions in South Africa, but also creating shared value for our partners, communities and clients while enabling progress with sustainable energy, environmentally, socially and financially,” says EGP South Africa’s country manager, Manuele Battisti.
These new transmission lines will also help improve South Africa’s grid capacity.
Manuele adds that, while coordinating with the communities around the farms presents some challenges, the social and economic benefits will be substantial. “These include a series of community upliftment initiatives and job creation opportunities that will take place during the construction phase and the subsequent operational phase.”
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