Positive prospects for wind energy

The outlook for the local wind energy sector is “exciting and positive” when considering the wind energy projects that have been implemented throughout South Africa in recent years, which capitalised on increased investor and developer interest in renewable-energy projects, states engineering consultancy WSP in Africa power director Dinesh Buldoo. “There is significant investor enthusiasm in the local power sector, as evidenced by the submissions for the Risk Mitigation Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme and Bid Window 5 of the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP).