Nordex Group, a global leader in wind turbine manufacturing, has appointed Robert Timmers (RT) as the new Managing Director of its South African subsidiary, Nordex Energy South Africa (NESA). In this interview, Timmers shares his vision for NESA, the challenges and opportunities in South Africa’s wind energy sector, and his plans to drive innovation and […]
Newly appointed Nordex Energy South Africa MD Robert Timmers says that South Africa is poised to be one of the multinational’s largest markets outside of North America and Europe in 2025. This, despite recent public procurement disappointments arising from the country’s well-documented grid constraints and delays in the introduction of new curtailment rules. In an […]
The Nordex Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Robert Timmers as the new Managing Director for Nordex Energy South Africa (NESA). With over a decade of experience in the wind energy sector, Robert returns to South Africa after successfully leading Nordex Australia as Managing Director, where he oversaw the supply and commissioning of […]
The casting of the 1,425 keystones required for the construction of a wind farm cluster near the Impofu Dam in the Eastern Cape has successfully commenced at a custom-built concrete tower manufacturing facility, marking a key milestone in the project’s development. Production is expected to ramp up significantly in the coming months to meet the […]
The transportation of wind turbine components from the Port of Ngqura to the Umsobomvu Wind Farm, located on the border of the Eastern Cape and Northern Cape provinces, is currently in progress. This significant logistical operation involves moving 81-metre-long turbine blades, tower sections, nacelles, hubs and other components over a distance of 550 kilometres via […]
Nordex Energy South Africa, a leading wind turbine manufacturer, has joined country’s wind industry members in calling for the swift approval of the curtailment framework. The framework, currently under review, is seen as an important step to unlocking greater grid access in the short term, while longer-term solutions are implemented to expand South Africa’s national […]
Nordex Energy South Africa is honoured to be recognised as a leading employer and driver of economic development in the Eastern Cape, as highlighted by Honourable MEC Nonkqubela Pieters in her 2024-2025 policy speech. In a region facing high unemployment rates, this acknowledgment underscores the significant impact of its initiatives in creating vital employment opportunities […]
Shipments of wind turbine components have begun arriving at the Port of Ngqura, marking the arrival of the first of over 170 wind turbine blades, each an impressive 80 meters in length. These blades are among the key components of the 57 Nordex turbines, which will be transported to a site near the Impofu Dam […]
Eastern Cape, South Africa The Eastern Cape’s economy is poised for growth with the ongoing construction of a new wind turbine concrete tower factory in Jeffreys Bay, scheduled for completion by September 2024. “The construction of the plant is stimulating the local economy and fostering growth in the local supply chain through increased demand for […]
Supporting South Africa’s changing energy landscape, Nordex Energy South Africa is excited to announce the launch of its sector-specific internship programme. This initiative aims to build a skilled pipeline of technicians crucial for achieving the country’s energy goals and transitioning to clean power sources. Targeting young engineers with at least an N4 qualification in Electrical, […]