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

South Africa's first offshore wind farm project, the 800 MW Gagasi offshore Richards Bay development, has been delayed due to a redesign from floating to anchored turbines, with the environmental assessment paused. Meanwhile, the World Bank highlights South Africa's vast offshore wind potential of approximately 95 GW, which could deliver substantial economic and climate benefits by 2050.

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