Nordex’s 80MW wind farm connected to South Africa’s National Electricity Grid

German wind turbine maker Nordex has completed the second wind project called Kouga Wind Farm in the Eastern Cape, South Africa.

The Kouga Wind Farm has also been connected to South Africa’s National Electricity Grid and will supply 80MW of green energy.

The farm features 32 units of N90/2500 Nordex wind turbines that are erected on 80m high towers.

With installed capacity of 80 MW, the farm is expected to generate 335 GWh of energy per year.

Nordex was responsible for manufacturing and installation of the turbines as well as played an important part in turn-key execution. The company will also be responsible for maintaining the farm.

South Africa has created a Renewable Energy Independent Power Producers Procurement Program (REIPP), which is a competitive auction for IPP renewable energy projects.

Kouga Wind Farm is one of the first projects selected in round one of REIPP.

Nordex South Africa managing director Anne Henschel said: "Having installed, connected to the National Electricity Grid and safely operated the entire plant on time, after approximately 2 years of construction, is testament to Nordex’s reputation as quality turn-key execution partner of wind farm projects and manufacturer of wind turbines."