South Africa's renewable energy project commissioned

The Koruson 2 renewable energy project, a 520 MW solar-wind complex in South Africa, has been fully commissioned. It is developed by a joint venture between EDF Power Solutions and Anglo American, under the name Envusa Energy.

Local financing supports the project

The project is largely financed by South African banks, with 85% of its funding coming from debt provided by institutions such as Absa, Nedbank, and RMB. The total estimated cost is around 15 billion rand, or nearly 900 million USD.

Components of the energy complex

Koruson 2 includes a 240 MW solar plant called Mooi Plaats, as well as two wind farms: Umsobomvu and Hartebeesthoek, each with a capacity of 140 MW. The energy produced will be used by several mining companies in the region.

Energy delivery mechanism

The electricity generated by Koruson 2 will be delivered to mining sites through Eskom's public grid using a wheeling mechanism. This allows energy to be transmitted from the generation point to the consumer without direct physical connection.

Support for decarbonization

Tristan de Drouas, vice president of EDF Power Solutions for Southern Africa, stated that the project shows how renewable energy can help decarbonize the mining industry and speed up South Africa's energy transition.

Previous project under public program

Koruson 2 follows the completion of Koruson 1, a 420 MW wind complex commissioned in February 2026. This earlier project was developed under South Africa's public REIPPPP program, with an electricity purchase agreement with Eskom.

Future growth potential

Together, Koruson 1 and Koruson 2 have a combined capacity of 940 MW. They share a connection infrastructure capable of handling up to 1.5 GW, which could support future renewable energy projects in the region.