Karreebosch Wind Farm Project
Sector: Water Supply and Storage • Location: Western Cape and Northern Cape, South Africa
Source: Mining Review Africa
The Karreebosch Wind Farm is a 140 MW wind power project located in the Karoo region between Matjiesfontein and Sutherland. It features 25 turbines, each 100 m high with blades over 84 m long, and includes a 9 km powerline connecting the wind farm to the main grid substation. The project emphasizes environmental protection, particularly of local watercourses and biodiversity hotspots, with careful
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Water Supply and Storage, Raw Materials, Power Generation (CCGT), Wind
- Location
- Western Cape and Northern Cape, South Africa
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Mining Review Africa
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Karreebosch Wind Farm is a 140 MW wind power project located in the Karoo region between Matjiesfontein and Sutherland. It features 25 turbines, each 100 m high with blades over 84 m long, and includes a 9 km powerline connecting the wind farm to the main grid substation. The project emphasizes environmental protection, particularly of local watercourses and biodiversity hotspots, with careful management of construction impacts, including a formal 'search and rescue' process for sensitive plants and strict adherence to environmental management and water use licenses. |
Original sector | Energy |
Location
Country | South Africa |
State | Western Cape and Northern Cape |
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Source | Mining Review Africa |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Water Supply and Storage, Raw Materials, Power Generation (CCGT), Wind |
Article published date | 2025-09-16 |
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