South Africa’s Khobab and Loeriesfontein wind farms saw all turbine components, totaling 280 MW delivered by developer Mainstream Renewable Power. The final load with components arrived at the site of the Khobab wind farm in Northern Cape province on August 25.
The first turbine delivery took place over a year ago.
Turbine transportation was handled by turbine manufacturer Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy SA and logistic contractors DHL and ALE Heavylift, according a press release.
The Khobab and Loeriesfontein projects are owned by a consortium comprised of Lekela Power, a 60/40 joint venture (JV) between private equity firm Actis and Ireland-based renewables developer Mainstream.
Commissioning of both facilities is planned for end-2017. Once operational, the plants will transfer all the power generated to utility Eskom’s national grid.