<h1>Chinese-backed De Aar Wind Power Project boosts clean energy, local jobs, skills training and community development in South Africa</h1> A Chinese state-owned subsidiary developed and operates the De Aar Wind Power Project in South Africa's Northern Cape under the Belt and Road Initiative, involving an investment of about 2.5 billion RMB for a 244.5 MW facility. The project supplies grid-connected renewable energy to approximately 300,000 households, supporting national energy and climate objectives. It has created substantial local employment and skills transfer, with over 80 percent of positions filled by South African workers and more than 110 technicians trained. The company also funds scholarships, health services, sports and educational facilities, and water infrastructure, illustrating extensive corporate social responsibility and local socio-economic impact.