20W energy storage project in South Africa

Is Eskom launching a battery energy storage system in South Africa?

Friday, 10 November 2023: Eskom unveiled the first of its kind largest Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project not only in South Africa but in the African continent. Eskom officially opened the Hex BESS site at Worcester in the Western Cape yesterday.

Does South Africa have a battery energy storage project?

In a significant advancement toward enhancing its national power infrastructure, South Africa has officially moved forward with two major battery energy storage projects. Dr.

How much storage capacity does South Africa have?

Following the signing of the agreements with these additional two projects South Africa has secured a total of 360 MW/1440 MWh storage capacity under the country’s first grid-scale bid window.

How long does it take to build a storage facility in South Africa?

Project construction is expected to take no more than 24 months and the storage capacity is expected to come online no later than November 2026. The projects will attract a total investment of R4.7 billion. South African Entity Participation of around 42.23%, and BEE ownership of 40% has been achieved across both projects.

When will a battery energy storage project close?

This last project is finalising preparations and final conditions to reach commercial close in early 2025. A further two Battery Energy Storage bid windows currently underway. Bid Window 2 (totaling 615M) is currently in evaluation phase with bid announcement expected within the next few weeks.