Roggeveld Wind Farm Project

Roggeveld Wind Farm is a 147 MW project located near Laingsburg, Western Cape. It generates enough clean energy to power nearly 50 000 homes annually. Developed under the REIPPPP Programme, the wind farm reduces reliance on fossil fuels by offsetting over 500 000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions per year. Eskom is the primary purchaser of this clean energy. 

Socio-Economic Development Programmes 

The Building Energy Opportunity Trust was created to ensure the empowerment of black people. The Trust owns 2.5% of the project and undertakes public benefit activities, which will include 

• the development of poor communities
• the promotion of community-based projects
• the provision of training, the promotion of micro enterprises
• the building and equipping of crèches for the poor
• scholarships and other community-based programmes:
  • 0.6% of the revenue is spent on enterprise development contributions. This equates to R96.3 million (nominal) or R30.8 million (NPV at COD) over the life of the project.
  • 1.5% of the revenue is spent on socio-economic development contributions. This equates to R240.8 million (nominal) or R77.1 million (NPV at COD) over the life of the project.