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, […]
A quarter into 2024 and the South African private off-taker market is already delivering investment, jobs and commercial agreements. This is reflected in the wind power sector with a leading turbine manufacturer, announcing a 75% increase in its current generation capacity in operation as well as plans to locally manufacture concrete tower sections in the […]
Nordex Energy South Africa has unveiled plans to locally manufacture concrete tower sections in the Eastern Cape Province, ushering in the creation of up to 300 jobs within the region. The purpose built manufacturing facility will be situated in Humansdorp, approximately 1.5 hours from the Port of Ngqura, where the remaining turbine components will land. […]
The recent Creamer Media’s SA Energy Outlook 2024 Webinar, featuring Compton Saunders, Nordex Energy South Africa MD, alongside other prominent energy leaders, provided a platform for key figures in the industry to share insights and perspectives. Facilitated by Paul O’Flaherty, Executive Director at EY-Parthenon Africa the webinar aimed to delve into the current energy landscape […]
In conclusion, Nordex Energy South Africa Managing Director, Compton Saunders addresses the logistical challenges that arise when commissioning a wind farm.