EDF power solutions-led consortium develops 420 MW Koruson 1 wind cluster

Development Wind announced South Africa Feb 25, 2026

420 MW

Capacity

operating

Stage

Koruson 1

Project

EDF power solutions led a consortium with South African Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) partners H1 Holdings and Gibb-Crede to develop the 420 MW Koruson 1 wind cluster, comprising three wind farms in South Africa.

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Developer

H1 Holdings

company

H1 Holdings is an investment holding company based in South Africa. They focus on investments across various sectors, including infrastructure and energy.

EDF Power Solutions

company · 2 deals

EDF Power Solutions provides energy solutions to businesses. They offer services related to energy efficiency, renewable energy, and energy management.

Gibb-Crede

company

Gibb-Crede is an infrastructure investment and development company focused on projects in Africa. They provide financial advisory, project development, and investment management services across various infrastructure sectors.

Deal Analysis

The EDF Power Solutions-led consortium's development of the 420 MW Koruson 1 wind cluster in South Africa represents a significant investment in renewable energy infrastructure. This project, involving South African Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) partners H1 Holdings and Gibb-Crede, aims to establish three wind farms, contributing substantially to South Africa's energy capacity. While the financial value of the deal remains undisclosed, the project's scale and the involvement of a major player like EDF Power Solutions suggest a considerable commitment to the region's energy transition.

420 MW wind cluster development
Led by EDF Power Solutions, a major energy player
Involvement of South African BEE partners H1 Holdings and Gibb-Crede
Focus on wind energy, a key renewable source

Source Intelligence

KEY DETAILS

The Koruson 1 project was awarded under Round 5 of South Africa’s Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP) in 2021. Quote: The Koruson 1 project was awarded under Round 5 of South Africa’s Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP) in 2021.

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Capacity

EDF power solutions commissions the 420 MW Koruson 1 wind power cluster in South Africa

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Location

on the border of the Northern and Eastern Cape of South Africa

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PPA Details

The consortium has entered into a 20-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with the public grid operator.

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Announcement

Wednesday, 25 February 2026

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COD

We are thrilled to achieve full commercial operation on Koruson 1

PARTIES MENTIONED IN SOURCE

EDF power solutions developer

"developed by a consortium led by EDF power solutions"

H1 Holdings developer

"together with South African Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) partners, H1 Holdings"

Gibb-Crede developer

"Gibb-Crede"

Envusa Energy energy trader

"a separate 520 MW wind farm currently being developed by EDF power solutions with its energy trader partner Envusa Energy"

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Timeline

Announced

Feb 25, 2026

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www.renewableenergymagazine.com

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