Deal #10494
South Africa
Created at
2024-08-02
Last update
2024-08-03
Names of communities / indigenous peoples affected
Comment on communities / indigenous peoples affected
The wind farm is named after the San people who historically lived in the area. The local community trust holds 10% equity in the project.
Promised benefits for local communities
Promised benefits for local communities
Productive infrastructure (e.g. irrigation, tractors, machinery...), Other
Comment on promised benefits for local communities
EGP will take up enterprise development initiatives in the communities living in the proximity of the windfarm once Garob is operational. These initiatives include an artificial turf football field has that captures and stores rainwater. A water purification facility will treat the rainwater, addressing water shortage and providing clean drinking water.
Free Wi-Fi is also being provided to local communities to support public authorities’ plans to roll out free Wi-Fi networks in under-served communities.
Materialized benefits for local communities
Materialized benefits for local communities
Other
Comment on materialized benefits for local communities
During construction, Enel Green Power provided local communities with various aids including furniture materials, PPE, blankets, food parcels, tablets, scholarships, and sports event sponsorships