Perdekraal East Wind Farm— 107.76 MW Wind
Perdekraal East Wind Farm is a 107.76 MW wind power facility located in South Africa. The plant is part of the renewable energy sector and contributes to the country's efforts in sustainable energy generation. It ranks as the 19th largest wind plant in South Africa. With 107.76 MW, it represents 2.69% of the country's total wind capacity of 4,002 MW. South Africa has 50 wind plants with a combined capacity of 4,002 MW. Compared to the largest wind plant, Longyuan Mulilo Green Energy De Aar 2 North at 144 MW, Perdekraal East is approximately 0.75 times its size. Wind energy is increasingly important in South Africa's energy mix, contributing to the diversification of sources and reduction of carbon emissions. The Perdekraal East Wind Farm is located approximately 120 km north of Cape Town in the Western Cape province.
8 years old
South Africa, Africa
- 66. largest of 232 plants in South Africa
- #9,747 worldwide by installed capacity
- #689 of 5,731 Wind plants worldwide
- 0.15% of the installed capacity of South Africa
8 years in operation
Wind fleet average: 14.4 years
Mainstream Renewable Power operates 15 plants totalling 1,389 MW
7 plants within 100 km, 535 MW combined
Source: Wikidata
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Perdekraal East Wind Farm is a wind power plant producing approximately 283 GWh of clean electricity per year with zero direct CO₂ emissions during operation.
Lifecycle emissions: ~11 g CO₂/kWh (manufacturing, transport, decommissioning)
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Wind
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
South Africa- Continent
- Africa
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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