Pretoria – Enel Green Power (EGP) has been awarded two 20-year contracts for the supply of energy with the South African utility company Eskom for an additional 280 MW of wind projects in the fourth stage of the REIPPPP (Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme), promoted by the South African government. In line with the rules of the REIPPPP program, EGP participated in the tender the vehicle companies, by holding a majority stake, in partnership with local players. The two wind projects Soetwater (142 MW) and Garob (138 MW) will be built in the province of Northern Cape in areas with considerable availability of wind resources, and will be completed and come into operation by 2018, requiring a total investment of approximately €340 million, in line with the strategic growth objectives of EGP’s current business plan. Once completed, the two plants will be able to generate about 1,000 GWh a year, making a significant contribution to the growing energy demand of the country, always in a sustainable manner for the environment. (9Colonne)
