- Seriti Green launches a 900MW wind cluster in South Africa’s former coal stronghold.
- The project supports the nation’s clean energy transition and drives new employment opportunities.
South Africa’s green energy transition is gaining momentum as Seriti Green starts constructing its Ummbila Emoyeni wind farm in Mpumalanga. The milestone marks the province’s first renewable energy project and a clear shift from coal dependence.
Seriti Green confirmed financial close for the project’s third phase, launching complete construction on October 14. The company has spent two years developing this 900-megawatt wind cluster, which spans seven phases across Davel, Morgenzon, and Bethal.
Notably, the project will power thousands of homes and businesses. It also advances South Africa’s Just Energy Transition, promoting sustainability and social inclusion.
Chairman Mike Teke noted that many once considered wind power in Mpumalanga impossible. However, the region leads the country’s renewable energy drive through persistence and innovation. Mpumalanga Premier Mandla Ndlovu praised this progress, calling the province a “new model of clean growth.”
The first phase finished last year, and the second reached financial close in August 2024. The project should begin supplying power by early 2026. One thousand two hundred workers are on-site, but this number will rise to 2,000 as work expands.
Furthermore, Seriti Green plans to use one-third of the generated power for its mining operations. The remainder will go to the NOA Group and the Energy Exchange of South Africa for business and household consumption.
The Ummbila Emoyeni wind cluster will become South Africa’s largest hybrid renewable project. It will include five wind farms, one solar photovoltaic facility, and a battery storage system to ensure a stable energy supply.
Seriti Green partnered with Bowmans for legal and environmental guidance throughout the project. The collaboration ensures compliance, safety, and efficiency during all stages of construction.
Ultimately, the initiative shows that Mpumalanga, once South Africa’s coal heartland, can lead the green energy transition by driving clean innovation, investment, and growth nationwide.