Anglo American’s regional presence meets EDF Power Solutions’ global engineering expertise.
Envusa Energy was established in 2022 as part of Anglo American's work to reduce carbon emissions across our South African operations. It supports our ambition to achieve carbon-neutral operations by 2040.
Created through a joint venture between Anglo American and EDF Power Solutions, Envusa brings together renewable energy expertise, long-term investment and a practical delivery model to support cleaner electricity supply.
For Anglo American, this work is closely linked to our long-standing commitment to South Africa. Our roots in the country run deep, and our role continues to evolve as we work with partners to support industrial growth, energy resilience and shared progress.
The name Envusa comes from the Nguni word "Vusa", meaning to awaken or begin. It speaks to the purpose behind the platform: building a renewable energy ecosystem that supports lower-carbon operations today and strengthens South Africa's energy future.
Through an industry-first portfolio wheeling model, Envusa aggregates renewable power from geographically dispersed wind and solar sites and delivers it through Eskom's national grid to major industrial users, including Valterra Platinum, De Beers and Kumba Iron Ore.
Envusa is 51 percent black owned and is building a pipeline that aims to deliver between 3 and 5 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030. The platform supports decarbonisation, creates new energy infrastructure, enables local participation and contributes to South Africa's long-term resilience.
Envusa Energy's Koruson 2 cluster is a 520MW portfolio of wind and solar projects in South Africa's Northern and Eastern Cape. Built to supply renewable power to our operations, it marks the first major wave of generation under the partnership.
Two of the three projects are now operational. The third is in final construction.
The 520 MW Koruson 2 cluster shows what becomes possible when long-term investment, technical expertise and partnership come together with a clear focus on delivery.
Developed across the Northern and Eastern Cape, this R15 billion investment brings wind, solar and grid infrastructure into one connected system. It adds new renewable capacity to South Africa's energy mix and supports the needs of key industrial operations.
For Anglo American, Koruson 2 sits within a broader commitment to South Africa built over more than a century. It is a commitment grounded in partnership, sustained investment and the belief that progress is strongest when it creates value for people, communities and the country.
As Nolitha Fakude, Chair of the Envusa Energy Board, said at the official launch: "Our progress as a nation is not something that happens to us. It is something we choose to build together."
Koruson 2 contributes to a more reliable energy system, supports industrial performance, and creates value in the communities closest to the projects.
In 2023, Envusa was granted a licence to trade electricity in South Africa. It was also one of the first renewable projects in the country to use portfolio aggregation, where multiple generating assets supply multiple offtakers through the national grid. This model allows the partnership to fund and scale projects faster than a single-site approach would.
The Koruson 2 cluster is the first major wave of energy generation under the partnership, with a longer-term ambition of three to five gigawatts of clean energy by 2030.
Read factsheetSouth Africa is building a stronger, more resilient energy system. Koruson 2 contributes to that progress by bringing new renewable generation capacity online through partnership, investment and practical delivery.
The cluster shows what becomes possible when government, business, communities and technical partners work together with a shared purpose: to strengthen energy security, support economic activity and help set progress in motion.
At full capacity, the cluster can supply the equivalent of around 1.1 million households. Speaking at the launch, the Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, placed this scale in practical terms, noting that 520 MW can power approximately 1.1 million households. He described Envusa as a significant part of South Africa's future energy security path.
Reliable energy supply underpins industrial performance. Through long-term agreements, Koruson 2 supports Valterra Platinum, De Beers, and Kumba Iron Ore with a consistent supply of renewable electricity. These operations play a key role in sustaining jobs, enabling exports and supporting South Africa's broader economy.
At full capacity, the cluster is expected to reduce emissions by approximately 2.2 million tonnes of carbon dioxide each year. This supports lower-carbon operations and contributes to South Africa's climate commitments.
During construction, the projects created more than 2,000 jobs, with a strong focus on local employment. Investment in local development includes water infrastructure in Noupoort, technical skills training for electricians and plumbers, and education programmes in surrounding communities.
More than R70 million has already been directed into local economic activity and development initiatives, with programmes continuing over the life of the projects. Local communities also participate through a community trust, giving them a direct stake in the long-term value created by the assets.
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Envusa Energy is building a renewable energy platform designed for long-term growth.
The ambition is to deliver between 3 and 5 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030, expanding access to cleaner power and supporting more industrial users.
Koruson 2 demonstrates what can be delivered through sustained collaboration, practical investment and a shared focus on South Africa's future.
