Project Profile: Khobab / Loeriesfontein Project Case Study: Khobab / Loeriesfontein Description: FairWind was tasked with installing over 120 Siemens turbines at two sites in South Africa – 61 at Khobab and 61 at Loeriesfontein. Challenges included: • Remote area and terrain - The location received only 5 cm of rain during the entire 10 month period of the project. Dust was a frequent issue, and even environmental factors such as ven- omous snakes appearing on site. Altogether, weather delays topped 60 days. • Logistical issues - The site was over 100 km from the closest city, and over 400 km from Cape Town. Quickly acquiring sup- plies or tools was not possible. • Manpower - FairWind was contractually obligated to use a large number of locally-sourced technicians. F

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