AMAKHALA EMOYENI Wind Farm
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AMAKHALA EMOYENI Wind Farm The Amakhala Emoyeni Wind Farm is a 134.4 MW wind farm comprising 56 Nordex N117 P91 turbines. The Department of Energy approved the project in Round 1 of the REIPPPP. It is situated on farmland between the towns of Cookhouse and Bedford in the Eastern Cape province and has been fully operational since June 2015. The wind farm’s primary areas of community economic development are in the towns of Cookhouse, Bedford, Adelaide and Somerset East. The project committed 1.5% of its total revenue towards socio-economic development and 0.6% to developing local enterprises. Two community trusts each hold 2.5% of the shares in the project company. COMMUNITY BENEFITS COMMUNITY BENEFIT CREATED TO-DATE HIGHLIGHTS • Assistance with the improvement of teaching and learning of mathematics and science in local High Schools ART/CULTURE • Drivers license programme for EDUCATION unemployed youth • Provision of Business development training for invasive alien plant clearing and rehabilitation company • Establishing of Community-run recycling project • Sponsorship of sport events HEALTH COMMUNITY OWNERSHIP The Amakhala Emoyeni Bedford Community Trust and the Amakhala Emoyeni Cookhouse Community Trust each hold 2.5% of the total shares in the wind farm project company. The beneficiaries of the trust’s activities are the residents of the towns of Bedford and Cookhouse. TSITSIKAMMA COMMUNITY Wind Farm The Tsitsikamma Community Wind Farm is a 95 MW wind farm comprising 56 Nordex N117 P91 turbines. The Department of Energy approved the project in Round 1 of the REIPPPP. It is situated on farmland close to the town of Humansdorp in the Eastern Cape province and has been fully operational since June 2015. The wind farm’s primary areas of community economic development include the communities and towns located within a 50km radius. The project committed 1.5% of its total revenue towards socio-economic development and 0.6% to developing local enterprises. A community trust holds 2.5% of the shares in the project company. COMMUNITY BENEFITS COMMUNITY BENEFIT CREATED TO-DATE HIGHLIGHTS • Adopt-A-School-Programme transforming schools into safe and inspiring dream places ART/CULTURE • Refurbishing of old community building EDUCATION into a multi-purpose centre • SMME training and support programme focusing on female-owned businesses • Capacity Building Leadership camp building for community leaders • Donation of Sports kits and provision of tournament sponsorships including rugby, soccer, netball HEALTH COMMUNITY OWNERSHIP The Tsitsikamma Community Trust holds 2.5% of the total shares in the wind farm project company. The beneficiaries of the trust’s activities are the residents of the surrounding towns and villages, including Wittekleibosch, Doriskraal, Nuweplaas, Snyklip, Clarkson, Ekuphumleni, Eerste Rivier, Woodlands, Kwaaibrand and Kareedouw. DORPER Wind Farm The Dorper Wind Farm is a 100 MW wind farm comprising 40 Nordex 2.5 MW N100 turbines. The Department of Energy approved the project in Round 1 of the REIPPPP. It is situated on farmland between the towns of Sterkstroom and Molteno in the Eastern Cape province and has been fully operational since August 2014. The wind farm’s primary areas of community economic development are in Sterkstroom and Molteno. The project committed 1.5% of its total revenue towards socio-economic development and 0.6% to developing local enterprises. A community trust holds 10.24% of the shares in the project company. More info on the project website www.dorperwindfarm.co.za COMMUNITY BENEFITS CREATED TO-DATE COMMUNITY BENEFIT ART/CULTURE HIGHLIGHTS EDUCATION • Provision of Medical equipment & hospital infrastructure for Molteno and Sterkstroom Hospital • Provision of Equipment and infrastructure support for various community clinics • Provision of tools, computer training, HIV/AIDS training and extramural sport and music offers for various schools • Provsion of Skills training in computer use and office interactions for youth • Development assistance to establish Nine local enterprises have been HEALTH assisted with operational equipment and business training. INVESTMENT OF COMMUNITY FUNDS TO DATE Socio-Economic Enterprise Development Development R 9.7 mil R 2.3 mil COMMUNITY OWNERSHIP The Molteno & Sterkstroom Community Development Trust holds 10.24% of the total shares in the wind farm project company. The beneficiaries of the trust’s activities are the residents of Molteno and Sterkstroom. WEST COAST 1 Wind Farm The West Coast 1 wind farm is a 94 MW wind farm comprising 47 Vestas V90 2.0 MW turbines. The Department of Energy approved the project in Round 2 of the REIPPPP. It is situated on farmland close to the town of Vredenburg in the Western Cape. and has been fully operational since June 2015. The wind farm’s primary areas of community development are in Vredenburg and specifically the Louwville township, but also Saldanha Bay, St Helena Bay and Veldrift. The project committed 1.5% of its total revenue towards socio- economic development. A community trust holds 2.5% of the shares in the project company. Videos: www.youtube.com/watch?v=YxVo1PqEU3I | www.liveoutoftheordinary.co.za/west-coast#intro COMMUNITY BENEFITS CREATED TO-DATE COMMUNITY BENEFIT EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT HIGHLIGHTS EDUCATION • Provision of Leadership and Values training for teachers and parents as part of building an effective school community • Provision of infrastructural and registration support to Early Childhood Development(ECD) Centres • Provision of tertiary bursaries to 20 school children • Assistance with business registration and support services for social enterprises, ensuring economic sustainability • Development of supportive platforms SOCIAL AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT for young women, aimed at HIV/Aids awareness and empowerment INVESTMENT OF COMMUNITY FUNDS TO DATE Socio-Economic Enterprise Development Development R 8 mil Voluntary criteria and WC1 focuses on SED COMMUNITY OWNERSHIP The West Coast 1 Trust holds 2.5% of the total shares in the wind farm project company. The beneficiaries of the trust’s activities are the residents of the Saldanha Bay Municipality, including the town of Vredenburg. The trust aims to promote and advance Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) with a preference for the empowerment of women, workers, youth, the disabled or people living in proximity to the West Coast 1 wind farm. development Health agriculture and community community security Food Social and and Social Nutrition GOUDA Education support business business and small small and The Gouda Wind Facility is a 138 MW wind farmWind comprising 46Farm Acciona 3 MW AW 100/3000 turbines. The Department development development of Energy approved the project in Round 1 of the REIPPPP. It is situated on farmland close to the town of Drakenstein in the Western Cape province and has been fully operational since August 2015. The wind project committed 1.5% of Skills Skills its total revenue towards socio-economic development and 0.6% to developing local enterprises. A community trust holds 10% of the shares in the project company. There are fifteen (15) towns that fall within a 50km radius of the Gouda Wind Energy Facility, thus meeting the definition of Local Communities. These include the towns of Gouda, Saron, date - to created development Tulbagh, Hermon, Wolseley, Riebeek Kasteel and Riebeek Wes. In order to support the achievement of high-impact and Sport Sport sustainable socioeconomic development, for the first 5-years of the operational phase, the two towns closest to the Community benefits benefits Community Gouda Wind Energy Facility - namely Gouda and Saron - will be the primary recipients of the planned socioeconomic and enterprise development initiatives. More info on the project website www.acciona-energia.com/areas-of-activity/wind-power/major-projects/gouda-wind-farm. COMMUNITY BENEFITS CREATED TO-DATE COMMUNITY BENEFIT HEALTH FOOD SECURITY AND AGRICULTURE SOCIAL AND HIGHLIGHTS COMMUNITY NUTRITION DEVELOPMENT • Construction and equipping of the Gouda Educare Centre SKILLS • Assistance with In-school breakfast DEVELOPMENT AND SMALL programme in collaboration with Tiger ENTERPRISE Brands Foundation feeding 1600 learners. SUPPORT • Bakerville Primary School upgrades • Upgrade and provision of medical and office equipment for the Gouda Clinic • Purchasing of new kits and sporting equipment for Temperance Rugby Club • Provision of Entrepreneur and SMME Development Programme providing business mentorship and coaching and funding to local businesses. EDUCATION SPORTS DEVELOPMENT INVESTMENT OF COMMUNITY FUNDS TO DATE Socio-Economic Enterprise Development Development R 4,6 mil R 1,1 mil COMMUNITY OWNERSHIP The Gouda Wind Energy Community Trust holds 10% of the total shares in the wind farm project company. The beneficiaries of the trust’s activities are the residents of the surrounding towns and villages, with a current priority given to Gouda and Saron as they are in the immediate proximity of the project. KOUGA Wind Farm Kouga Wind Farm is an 80 MW wind farm comprising 32 Nordex 2.5 MW N90 turbines. The project is one of 28 Round 1 REIPPPP project to be approved by the DoE. It is situated on 28 hectares of farmland between St Francis Bay and Oyster Bay and has been fully operational since March 2015. The wind farm’s primary areas of community economic development are Sea Vista and Umzamowethu. The wind project committed 1.09% of its total revenue towards socio-economic development. A community trust holds 26% of the shares