Status: Under Development
Capacity: 60 MW (12 turbines × 5 MW)
Annual Output: ~140 GWh
Impact: Expected to power 15% of Lesotho’s electricity needs. This flagship project pioneers utility-scale wind in Lesotho while creating jobs and local infrastructure through community-first development.

Project Status

Progressing steadily toward construction

The Mohale’s Hoek Wind Farm has reached several key milestones, with remaining activities aligned toward financial close and construction readiness.

Feasibility & Technical Studies

• Wind resource assessment: Desktop study completed; more than one year of SODAR measurements concluded. A mast measurement campaign is scheduled to commence in early 2026.
• Grid connection: Confirmed as technically feasible, requiring limited additional investment.
• Site access: Harbour-to-site road survey completed. Local mountain access road has been scoped and fully budgeted.
• Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA): Environmental clearance granted in September 2024.

Commercial Progress

• Power Purchase Agreement (PPA): Currently under negotiation, with finalisation expected by February 2026.

Land Rights & Tenure

• Community agreements: Principles agreed through a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant councils; public servitude status confirmed.
• Land allocation and registration: Allocation and (sub)lease registration expected by February 2026.

Institutional & Development Partner Support

• Government of Lesotho: Formal support letters secured; Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) in the finalisation stage.
• European Union: Financial and non-financial support provided through GET.Invest and GIZ. The project is recognised as a Global Gateway – Team Europe priority project for Lesotho.