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Koruson 2 Renewable Energy Cluster — South Africa (520MW, Envusa/Anglo American)

Country
South Africa
Sector
Energy
Intelligence Type
Project
Status / Stage
Operational
Confidence
Confirmed

520MW wind and solar cluster developed by Envusa Energy (Anglo American + EDF Renewables JV) supplying Anglo American mine sites. Mooi Plaats (wind) and Umsobomvu (solar) commercially operational. Hartebeesthoek Wind Farm targeted June 2026 COD. Koruson transmission substation capacity: 1.5GW.

Project Details

Project TypeWind and solar cluster — mine power supply via wheeling
Project OwnerEnvusa Energy; Pele Green Energy (20% BEE)
Project DeveloperEnvusa Energy (Anglo American + EDF Renewables)
Current PhaseOperational
Funding StatusClosed

Latest Development (Detail)

Mooi Plaats and Umsobomvu operational. Hartebeesthoek targeted June 2026.

What Happens Next

Hartebeesthoek COD and full 520MW cluster deployment.

Commercial Opportunity

Template for South African mining sector's renewable energy transition — wheeling model applicable across provinces.

Commercial Opportunity Intelligence

Commercial ReadinessCommercially Active

Source & Verification Trail

Last VerifiedAugust 2026
Source(s)Mining Weekly April 24 2026; Discovery Alert April 7 2026; CNBC Africa August 26 2026
Source DateApril–August 2026