- Coal mining group, Seriti Resources, has announced a 900MW mega renewable energy project in Mpumalanga, South Africa. Their renewable energy division, Sereti Green, has already commenced construction of the first phase (155MW wind power) of the Ummbila Emoyeni project. Seriti Green aims to invest a total of R25 billion in the project comprising of 750MW wind and 150MW solar PV.
Located between Bethal and Morgenzon in Mpumalanga, Seriti reports the project will ultimately supply 75% of the power needs of the group’s coal mines plus 500000 households in the area, reducing its carbon footprint and accelerating its green energy transition. The project is expected to be fully commissioned by 2027.
The project is the first since Seriti Resources, one of South Africa’s largest coal miners, announced its acquisition of Windlab and the subsequent launch of Seriti Green in 2023.
Seriti Green partnered with Standard Bank and RMB for the financing and development of this initial 155MW facility.
Seriti is the largest supplier of coal to the country’s state owned power utility, Eskom.
Author: Bryan Groenendaal
