Project overview
About this development
Construction of the Taaibos South Wind Energy Facility located within Ward 5 and Ward 6 on Farm Number/Portion- 4/145, Farm number/portion - 1/250 and Farm number/portion - RE/250 in Ubuntu Local Municipality near Victoria West and Loxton towns, Northern Cape. The Taaibos facility will consist of up to 36 turbines, with a total facility output of up to 270MW. The WEF will also include a powerline and switching station in order to connect to the existing Eskom Substation. It will also include a battery energy storage system (BESS), temporary and permanent laydown areas, an IPP Substation, a concrete tower manufacturing facility, access roads and a construction compound area. The construction footprint will be up to 139ha (inclusive of roads), rehabilitated to an operational footprint of up to 85ha (inclusive of roads). The GPS has been estimated between Victoria West and Loxton town 31°27'01.2"S 22°49'42.1"E
Project at a glance
Taaibos South WEF is located in Victoria West. The project is classified in the Private sector. Its current recorded stage is Procedural. The recorded project value is R 61 Million - R 200 Million.