Ummbila Emoyeni Wind Energy Facility - Phase 4

Construction of a wind energy facility for the Ummbilla Renewable Energy Farm with a contracted capacity of up to 185MW wind energy on a site located approximately 6km south-east of Bethal and 1km east of Morgenzon located across the Govan Mbeki and Lekwa Local Municipalities within the Gert Sibande District in Mpumalanga. A development footprint of 6215ha has been identified within the project site on Portions 14, 15, 21 and 69 of Farm Naudesfontein 261 IS, Portions 0, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 11, 12, and 14 of Farm Geluksplaats 264 IS, Portions 0, 5, 12, 13, and 14 of Farm Bekkersrust 423 IS, Portions 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 16, 18, 19, 22 and 32 of Farm Rietfontein 420 IS and Portions 39 and 40 of Farm Sukkelaar 421 IS. The wind energy facility is planned to include up to 25 turbines with a total generating capacity of 155MW. The scope of works could include: up to 25 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 substation, to be laid underground where practical. 33kV/132kV onsite collector substation (IPP Portion), being 5ha in extent. Cabling between turbines, to be laid underground where practical. Battery energy storage system (BESS). Construction compound including site office (approximately 3ha (150m x 200m)). Batching plant of up to 4ha to 7ha. O&M office of approximately 1.5ha adjacent to the collector SS. Construction compound / laydown area, including site office of 3ha (150m x 200m). Laydown and crane hardstand areas (approximately 75m x 120m). Access roads of 12 -13m wide, with 12m at turning circles. The GPS has been placed within the project focus area 26°30'39.2"S 29°31'41.8"E