Ummbila Emoyeni Wind Energy Facility - Phase 1

Construction of a wind energy facility for the Ummbilla Renewable Energy Farm with a contracted capacity of up to 150MW solar energy on a site located 6km south-east of Bethal and 1km east of Morgenzon, within the Mpumalanga Province. A technically feasible project site, with an extent of 27 819 ha has been identified on Farm 261 – Naudesfontein; Farm 264 – Geluksplaats; Farm 268 – Brak Fontein Settlement; Farm 420 – Rietfontein; Farm 421 - Sukkelaar; Farm 422 – Klipfontein; Farm 423 – Bekkerust; Farm 454 – Oshoek; Farm 455 – Ebenhaezer; Farm 456 – Vaalbank; Farm 457 – Roodekrans; Farm 458 – Goedgedacht; Farm 467 – Twee Fontein; Farm 469 – Klipkraal; Farm 548 – Durabel. The project site is larger than the area required for the development footprint of a 666MW Wind Energy Facility and therefore provides the opportunity for the optimal placement of infrastructure. The scope of works could include: Up to 111 wind turbines with a maximum hub height of up to 200m. The tip height of the turbines will be up to 300m. 33kV cabling to connect the wind turbines to the onsite collector substations, to be laid underground where practical. 3 x 33kV/132kV onsite collector substation, each being 5ha. 3 x 132kV overhead power lines from the onsite collector substations to the MTS. Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). Cabling between turbines, to be laid underground where practical. Construction compounds including site office (approximately 300m x 300m in total but split into 3ha each of 150m x 200m): Batching plant of up to 4ha to 7ha. 3 x O&M office of approximately 1.5ha each adjacent to each collector SS. 3 x construction compound / laydown area, including site office of 3ha each (150m x 200m each). Laydown and crane hardstand areas (approximately 75m x 120m) and access roads of 12 -13m wide, with 12m at turning circles.The GPS has been placed within the project focus area 26°28'40.9"S 29°30'43.6"E