Chairman of Seriti Green and Group CEO of Seriti Resources, Mike Teke and CEO of Seriti Green, Peter Venn today unveiled to the media and key stakeholders, the country’s first majority black owned, windfarm in the country’s energy heartland, Mpumalanga.
The first phase of the construction of the 155 MW Ummbila Emoyeni wind energy facility is currently underway and will be completed by mid-July 2026.
The R4.8 billion 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.
Upon completion, the Ummbila Emoyeni windfarm will be the largest of its nature in South Africa and the first of its kind in the province. It is anticipated that it will supply 75% of the power needs of Seriti’s coal mines which will impact on the Group’s efficiency, sustainability and profitability.
The 155 MW project marks the first phase of a 900 MW project which Seriti Green aims to build over the next three years at an estimated cost of R25 billion.
Mike Teke, Chairman of Seriti Green and Group CEO of Seriti Resources, reflecting on the commencement of this project said, “We are pleased and honoured to contribute to the country’s energy security through this project. It is a significant milestone for the Group and Seriti Green in particular, while representing the fulfilment of a commitment we made at the President’s Investment Conference. About half of this infrastructure will be owned and maintained by Seriti Green, while the other half will form part of Eskom’s national grid. The Seriti Group and ordinary citizens will therefore benefit from this project.”
Seriti Green’s CEO Peter Venn said, “The country’s alternative energy space is ripe for diversification, and it is a great opportunity for South African companies to be part of the implementation of the Just Energy Transition. We can no longer ignore the effects of climate change and we must not delay in ensuring we reduce carbon emissions, create jobs and improve the lives of citizens who have borne the brunt of energy constraints. Seriti Green is committed to this endeavour.”
June Davids representing the community at the engagement said, “Seriti Coal has been part of our community for many years. We are pleased that this new project will bring more jobs, economic opportunities and development for our community. We commit to working with the leadership of the project and will encourage our people to take advantage of what this project brings to the community.”
