At a Glance
- Major wind farms strengthen national grids and reduce dependence on imported fuel across Africa.
- Expanding wind capacity supports long-term energy security for rapidly growing African populations.
- New utility-scale projects reflect rising investment in clean, reliable continental power generation.
Africa is rapidly expanding its wind energy capacity, with the continent’s largest wind farms providing reliable, clean electricity.
From Morocco to Kenya, these utility-scale projects are helping countries reduce fuel imports, cut carbon emissions, and stabilize national grids.
South Africa, Egypt, and Morocco lead the way as governments and investors scale up renewable-energy infrastructure to meet growing power demand.
Three developments stand out in Africa’s current wind-energy wave: governments are setting clearer renewable-energy goals, global and local developers are committing more capital to large-scale projects, and modern turbines continue to deliver better output and lower costs.
South Africa, Morocco, Egypt, and Kenya remain the main hubs, while countries such as Senegal and Ethiopia are beginning to scale up their own investment in wind.
As demand for electricity rises and the push toward cleaner energy becomes more urgent, these wind farms represent more than megawatts, they reflect a continental effort to build stronger, more resilient energy systems for the years ahead.
Shore Africa closer look at the 10 largest wind power plants shaping this shift, landmark projects that capture a continent steadily embracing low-carbon, large-capacity electricity.
1. AMEA Power Wind Plant
Country: Egypt
Capacity: 500 MW
The AMEA Power 500 MW Wind Power Plant in Ras Ghareb, near the Red Sea, stands as Africa’s largest wind farm. Commissioned in June 2025, its turbines generate enough clean electricity to power more than 500,000 homes. The project offsets over 1.4 million tons of CO₂ annually, reinforcing Egypt’s push toward renewable energy. Beyond its scale, the plant highlights the country’s growing commitment to sustainable power and its role in diversifying the regional energy mix.
2. Lake Turkana Wind Farm
Country: Kenya
Capacity: 310 MW
The Lake Turkana Wind Farm in northern Kenya remains Kenya’s biggest wind farm, anchored in a natural wind corridor that delivers steady, powerful airflow throughout the year. Its 365 turbines generate up to 310 MW, supplying electricity to nearly one million households. At times, it provides close to one-fifth of Kenya’s renewable-energy output. Beyond its size, it has become a defining part of Kenya’s long-standing commitment to clean power.
3. Tarfaya Wind Farm
Country: Morocco
Capacity: 301 MW
Spread across Morocco’s Atlantic shoreline, the Tarfaya Wind Farm spans 100 km² and integrates 131 turbines feeding 301 MW into the national grid. Built for over $560 million, it reflects Morocco’s long-term approach to reducing its reliance on imported fuels and expanding domestic renewable production, particularly through wind and solar.
4. Ras Ghareb Wind Farm
Country: Egypt
Capacity: 262.5 MW
Near the Gulf of Suez, the Ras Ghareb Wind Farm holds a special place as Egypt’s first independent power-producer wind project. The 262.5 MW installation delivers enough electricity for more than half a million households and contributes to Egypt’s broader aim of raising renewables to 42 percent of its energy mix by 2035.
5. Adama I & II Wind Farms
Country: Ethiopia
Capacity: 204 MW
Ethiopia’s Adama I & II projects highlight the country’s effort to supplement its hydropower base with more diverse sources. With 102 turbines producing 204 MW, the $340 million development plays a critical role during dry seasons, helping maintain power supply and easing pressure on hydro dams.
6. Khobab & Loeriesfontein 2
Country: South Africa
Capacity: 140 MW each
These twin wind farms in the Northern Cape form one of South Africa’s most significant clean-energy zones. Together generating 280 MW, enough for roughly 240,000 homes, they were developed under the REIPPPP program, widely regarded as one of Africa’s most effective renewable-energy procurement frameworks.
7. Kangnas Wind Farm
Country: South Africa
Capacity: 140 MW
Also part of the REIPPPP pipeline, the Kangnas Wind Farm delivers more than 513 GWh annually, equivalent to the needs of 155,000 households. Located in the wind-rich Namakwa district, it benefits from some of the region’s most consistent wind conditions.
8. Taiba N’diaye Wind Farm
Country: Senegal
Capacity: 158 MW
Taiba N’diaye is Senegal’s first utility-scale wind farm and West Africa’s largest. Its 46 turbines generate 158 MW and help offset around 300,000 tonnes of CO₂ annually. For a country long dependent on fuel imports, the project marks a major step toward a more balanced energy system.
9. Akhfenir Wind Farm
Country: Morocco
Capacity: 200 MW
Part of Morocco’s broader plan to expand renewables, the Akhfenir Wind Farm has grown through several phases to reach a combined capacity of 200 MW. It strengthens Morocco’s position as one of the continent’s most proactive wind-energy developers.
10. Roggeveld Wind Farm
Country: South Africa
Capacity: 147 MW
Roggeveld is recognized for both output and cost efficiency. With 147 MW of installed capacity and one of the most competitive tariffs in South Africa’s renewable-energy auctions, it supports grid reliability across the Western and Northern Cape.
