Proposed Grid Connection for the Great Karoo Renewable Energy Facility development near Richmond in the Northern Cape

Great Karoo Renewable Energy (Pty) Ltd is proposing the development of 2 x wind energy facilities, 3 x solar energy facilities and 5 x grid connections on sites near Richmond, Northern Cape. The cluster of projects is known as Great Karoo Renewable Energy (GKRE). As the projects fall outside of a REDZ, a full Scoping & EIA process would be required for the facilities and BA processes for the associated grid connections.
Project details are as follows:
Project NameTechnology Capacity Affected farm names
Angora Wind Energy Facility Wind (140MW) on Rem. 85 Rondavel, 86 Annex Rondavel and Rem. 84 Vogelstruisfontein
Merino Wind Energy Facility Wind (140MW) on Land Rem. 85 Rondavel, 86 Annex Rondavel and Rem. 84 Vogelstruisfontein
Grid connection infrastructure associated with each of the above-mentioned projects will include a 132kV onsite substation and 132kV overhead power line.