BETHAL – Seriti Green recently hosted South Africa’s Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, at its flagship Ummbila Emoyeni renewable energy project between Bethal and Morgenzon.

The first phases of the 155MW wind facility are set to begin operations in 2027 and will supply a large portion of Seriti Group’s electricity needs.

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“Energy drives economic growth. It must be affordable, and the mix must be right,” Ramokgopa said during his visit, praising the project as an example of excellence in the renewable energy sector.

Interesting facts about the turbines and the convoy that transported the tower sections:

• Each individual turbine consists of 13 components to be transported, totalling 117 loads
• The convoy transporting the tower sections will be 335m long
• When the tower is erected on site, it will be 130m tall, adding the blade of 91m, totals 221m

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