Nordex Energy South Africa reinforces market presence with supply of turbines to Zen and Bergriver wind projects
NORDEX Energy South Africa (NESA) is pleased to confirm its role in supplying 33 Nordex Delta 4000 N163/5X turbines for the Zen and Bergriver wind projects in the Western Cape. With a combined capacity of 194 MW, both wind farms have now entered construction, with commissioning scheduled for mid‑2027. Zen (100 MW) and Bergriver (94 MW), located between Gouda and Saron, are expected to generate approximately 580GWh of renewable electricity annually once operational, supporting corporate and industrial customers through an energy trading platform.
Robert Timmers, Managing Director of Nordex Energy South Africa, said, “We are delighted to strengthen Nordex’s footprint in South Africa with the supply and maintenance of 33 Delta 4000 turbines for the Zen and Bergriver wind farms. These projects are strategically important to our continued growth in the Western Cape, significantly expanding the Nordex installed base and reinforcing our commitment to the country’s renewable
energy transition.”
With the addition of these projects, NESA’s total installed capacity now reaches 1 921MW across all wind farm facilities, including those under construction, with 525 turbines installed locally to date. These include existing operational assets such as the 138MW Gouda facility, alongside current developments.
The wind farms will be owned by ACCIONA Energía, which holds 51% of the projects, with the remaining 49% held by a joint venture between H1 Capital and Chariot Limited, both of which specialise in renewable energy development and investment.
Once operational, the electricity generated by Zen and Bergriver wind farms is expected to displace approximately 600 000 tonnes of CO2 emissions annually.
Timmers added, “This milestone further underlines the increasing role of private renewable energy procurement in South Africa’s evolving energy landscape and the importance of decarbonised power solutions across the economy.”
Etana Energy, the trading partner, will offtake all electricity generated by the Zen and Bergriver wind farms under a 20‑year power purchase agreement, supplying renewable power to a portfolio of commercial and industrial customers, including Growthpoint, the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town, Tharisa Minerals, Petra Diamonds and Autocast.
Construction activities are now underway and are on schedule for mid‑2027 commissioning.
“Evolving private demand for renewable power is transforming South Africa’s energy landscape, with offtakers increasingly securing clean electricity through energy traders,” concluded Timmers.
ACCIONA Energía is leading the build‑out, while Nordex will deliver the turbine technology and assume operations and maintenance after commissioning.
