South Africa’s renewable energy scene just got a turbo boost from an unexpected hero: a fleet of Chinese-made wind turbines! 🌬️⚡ Situated in the sun-baked town of De Aar, the country’s largest wind farm is now humming with 2 billion kilowatt-hours of clean energy—enough to power 300,000 homes since its 2017 launch. Talk about a green glow-up!
Built by China Energy’s subsidiary, Longyuan South Africa Renewables, this project marks China’s first end-to-end wind venture abroad, covering investment, construction, and operations. The turbines? All ‘Made in China’ 🏭🇨🇳, hauled across continents and through South Africa’s challenging terrain. Imagine moving skyscraper-sized towers like a high-stakes game of Tetris!
Want a behind-the-scenes peek? Workers recently showcased turbine #5, perched on the farm’s highest point—a towering testament to cross-border teamwork. This isn’t just about megawatts; it’s a blueprint for how global partnerships can tackle climate change. 🌏✨
