Wind farm
Loeriesfontein wind farm
Loeriesfontein wind farm is an operating onshore wind farm in Northern Cape, South Africa, with a capacity of 278 MW. It came online in 2017.
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| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| Type | Onshore |
| Capacity | 278 MW |
| Online | 2017 |
| Country | South Africa |
| Region | Northern Cape |
Loeriesfontein wind farm is the largest operating wind farm in South Africa, of the 44 operating there that we track (76 in all, including those being built or planned). See the largest wind farms in South Africa and how South Africa makes its electricity.
More wind farms in Northern Cape
- Khobab wind farm, 140 MW
- Dwarsrug wind farm, 124 MW
- San Kraal wind farm, 140 MW
All the largest wind farms in Northern Cape
Source: Global Wind Power Tracker (Global Energy Monitor), CC BY 4.0; see data sources and methods. Indicative: registers differ, and a project's figures change as it's built. Tell us about a correction.