Following the successful delivery of major wind turbine components in February, the InnoVent Diaz Wind Farm, located near Lüderitz, has entered the assembly phase.
The 44 megawatt (MW) wind project will produce around 230 GWh of electricity per year, covering 6% of Namibia’s total consumption.
Wind turbines: Ready for tower delivery
All the blades, hubs and generators have been delivered to site. Some of the towers, fabricated separately, are scheduled to be loaded in mid-April and should be delivered to the construction site by the end of May.
Assembly: Starting now and continuing in June
Assembly will begin shortly, with four turbines already fully delivered to site – including their towers. These will be the first to be erected, with the first turbine lift expected in April. The remaining seven turbines, whose towers are scheduled to arrive in the coming weeks, will be assembled from June onwards. Overall, assembly should take approximately three months, depending on weather conditions.
Efficient and low-impact foundations
An anchoring technique using rock bolts allows for a significant reduction in concrete and steel usage compared to traditional gravity-based foundations. Over 190 anchor points will be drilled and fitted, leading to savings of nearly 6,000 m³ of concrete and 1,100 tonnes of steel — highlighting the project’s dual commitment to clean energy generation and minimising its carbon footprint during construction.
Site infrastructure progressing steadily
Most of the internal roads and half of the lifting platforms are now complete. The substation, which will connect the wind farm to the NamPower grid, is under construction. All electrical components have been manufactured and are being stored with suppliers, awaiting installation. Internal electrical works, including poles, cables and fibre optic lines, will start in May.
