African independent power producer, Red Rocket, has selected Danish manufacturer, Vestas, to supply and install equipment and services for the Witberg Wind Farm in South Africa’s Western Cape Province.
Vestas will deliver and install 24 wind turbines for the 108 MW power generation facility and provide output management and plant maintenance services for a 15-year period under the agreement. The turbine delivery is scheduled for the second half of 2024, with commissioning of the power plant expected in the first quarter of 2025.
Matteo Brambilla, CEO of Red Rocket, emphasized the significance of the project, stating: “This venture represents the largest private wind farm ever constructed in South Africa and will play a substantial role in shaping the country’s energy landscape… We believe that renewable energy, particularly wind power, is pivotal to creating a sustainable and greener future for the region.”
