There is currently no local turbine manufacturer at commercial scale to buy from and no certified and guaranteed local blade manufacturer to buy from. One un-guaranteed, local turbine assembler and blade manufacturer is currently closing its doors due to guarantee requirements of banks and the bid rules. Certification will take about 12 - 18 months after erection of pilot plant - thus perhaps 2 years away. If a certified and guaranteed international firm comes to SA, this shortens to the time required to complete the local factory