InnoVent's Diaz wind farm uses self-erecting technology for turbine construction near Lüderitz

This method allows turbines to be built from the ground up without the need for heavy cranes, which are typically required for traditional turbine assembly. According to InnoVent executive director for southern Africa Tom Torne, this approach significantly reduces costs and mitigates construction delays caused by high winds, a common challenge in the Lüderitz region. The technology also includes Nabrawind's BladeRunner for blade installation, also eliminating the need for heavy cranes.

This self-erecting system is particularly beneficial for remote, wind-rich coastal areas like Namibia's, as it lessens reliance on non-locally available heavy equipment. The Diaz wind farm project, which began construction in 2023, is the first commercial demonstration of the Skylift system globally. It is expected to produce 230 GWh annually, with five of the planned eleven turbines already assembled.

InnoVent anticipates commissioning the project in August. InnoVent, via its subsidiary InnoSun, previously developed the Ombepo wind farm outside Lüderitz, commissioned in 2017.