Deal #10561

South Africa
Created at
2024-08-25
Last update
2024-09-09

Land area

Intended size
3 257 ha
Size under contract (leased or purchased area)
  • [current] 3 257 ha
Comment on land area
Has three farm portions with a total of 3257.

Intention of investment

Intention of investment
  • [2013, current] Wind farm (3 257 ha)
Comment on intention of investment
The Castle Wind Energy Facility project was proposed in 2013 as part of a broader effort to develop renewable energy in South Africa.

Carbon offset project

Carbon offset project
No

Nature of the deal

Nature of the deal
Lease

Negotiation status

Negotiation status
  • [current] Concluded (Contract signed)

Implementation status

Implementation status
  • [2023-06, current] Startup phase (no production)
Comment on implementation status
The Castle Wind Energy Facility is currently in the construction phase, which began in June 2023. The commercial operation of the wind farm is expected to commence in early 2025.