Proposed Latrodex Wind Energy Facility and Overhead Powerline, Marshstrand, Great Kei Local Municipality

Latrodex (Pty) Ltd is proposing the construction of a 15MW Wind Energy Facility consisting of 5 (five) x 3 MW turbines to be located near Marshstrand, Great Kei Local Municipality, Eastern Cape. The development includes a 22 kV overhead power line (OHL) connecting to the WEF the existing Chaba and Rivermouth Substations. The power generated from the WEF will be used to provide electricity to the existing Wild Coast Abalone facility and excess electricity will be fed into the Eskom grid. The proposed WEF is to be located on the ridge overlooking the existing Wild Coast Abalone Facility.