Boulders Wind Energy Facility is a 141.75MW onshore wind power project. It is planned in Western Cape, South Africa. The project is currently in permitting stage. It will be developed in single phase. Post completion of the construction, the project is expected to get commissioned in 2023.
| Project Type | Total Capacity (MW) | Active Capacity (MW) | Pipeline Capacity (MW) | Project Status | Project Location | Project Developer | Onshore | 141.75 | – | 141.75 | Permitting | Western Cape, South Africa | Vredenburg Windfarm |
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Description
The project is being developed and currently owned by Vredenburg Windfarm.
The project cost is expected to be around $258.196m.
The wind power project consists of 45 turbines, each with 3.15MW nameplate capacity.
The project will have 120m high towers.
Development Status
Post completion of the construction, the project is expected to get commissioned in 2023.
Power Purchase Agreement
The power generated from the project will be sold to Eskom Holdings SOC under a power purchase agreement.
Methodology
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