Progress in sustainable energy: Longyuan South Africa's latest report

LONGYUAN South Africa Renewables unveiled their Social Responsibility and Think Tank Report, highlighting their continued progress in green power generation, environmental protection, employee development, and community support.

- THEOLIN TEMBO

DIRECTOR of Planning and Development at Longyuan South Africa, Dai Xiaoming.

(IAN LANDSBERG Independent Newspapers)

The report sought to spotlight the commendable initiatives undertaken in the realm of new, clean energy.

China Longyuan is the world’s largest wind power investor and operator, with more than 22 000 megawatts of installed wind capacity. Longyuan SA, its subsidiary, invests and operates one of the largest wind power plants in South Africa.

Longyuan South Africa Renewables CEO Wang Tianbao said that for many years, they have primarily worked on the Northern Cape highlands and have built two wind power projects.

“We have always followed the concept of openness, shared growth, and green development locally, and we keep improving our clean energy supply. Over the past year, we have continued making progress in green power generation, environmental protection, employee development, and community support.

“The report we are releasing today is not only a summary of our work but also a promise for the future. We will continue to raise our standards and take stronger actions for sustainable development. We hope green energy can reach more families and help deepen the cooperation and friendship between China and South Africa”

Business Development Coordinator, Qing Guan, said: “Green energy is not only about generating electricity; it is also an enabler of low-carbon transformation. By the end of 2024, we had secured more than 4.5 million tonnes of carbon reduction credits, providing strong support for South Africas energy transition”