Golden Valley Wind Energy Facility — 118 MW Wind

Golden Valley Wind Energy Facility is a 117.72 MW wind power plant located in South Africa. The facility harnesses wind energy to generate electricity and contributes to the country’s renewable energy capacity.

It ranks as the 18th largest wind plant in South Africa. With 117.72 MW, it represents 2.94% of the country’s total wind capacity of 4,002 MW. South Africa has 50 wind plants with a combined capacity of 4,002 MW. Compared to the largest wind plant, Longyuan Mulilo Green Energy De Aar 2 North Wind Energy Facility at 144 MW, Golden Valley is approximately 82% the size.

Wind energy plays an increasingly important role in South Africa’s energy mix, contributing to about 5% of the total electricity generation. The country’s geographic diversity, with coastal and inland areas, supports wind farm development. Golden Valley is located approximately 300 km northeast of Port Elizabeth in the Eastern Cape province.