South Africa's First Offshore Wind Farm Delayed as World Bank Highlights Potential

South Africa's first offshore wind farm delayed as World Bank highlights potential

The environmental impact study for South Africa's first proposed offshore wind farm along the country's east coast has stalled, pending new technical information from developers, the consultancy appointed to conduct the assessment confirmed on Thursday, 17 September 2026.

South Africa’s first offshore wind farm delayed as World Bank highlights potential

CAPE TOWN, Sept 17 (Reuters) - The environmental impact study for South Africa's first proposed offshore wind farm along the country's east coast has ​stalled, pending new technical information from developers, the ‌consultancy appointed to conduct the...

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