If you’re thinking about investing in wind energy in South Africa, you may be wondering how many wind turbines there are. The answer is 1,365! There are 33 wind farms at various stages of development throughout South Africa, including these two giant projects.
What is the cost of wind turbines in South Africa?
The cost of the turbine is around R18 000. How many wind turbines are there in South Africa?
There are currently 2 wind farms in operation, each with a capacity of 979 MW. This makes up nearly 11% of South Africa’s total electricity generation capacity (2 096 MW). They are located at Mosselbay and Touws River near Port Elizabeth, respectively. Both were commissioned between 2011 and 2016 by Eskom – one of them was built by Capricorn Investment Company while Green Rock Energy Investments Pty Ltd built the other three.
Conclusion
These figures show how much wind energy is being generated in South Africa. The country has developed one of the world’s largest wind farms, which is located in its northern Cape region. With over 1,000 wind turbines installed, this is the biggest project of its kind in Africa. It’s also one of many initiatives undertaken by government agencies like Eskom to encourage the use of renewable sources such as these for electricity generation purposes.
