This first grid-scale private sector energy storage programme in South Africa was launched on 7 March 2023, and is a critical measure to assist in increasing the available
Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa made the announcement following the conclusion of the third bid window of South Africa''s Battery Energy
The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) of South Africa has opened the third bid window for its Battery Energy Storage IPP Procurement Programme (BESIPPPP), while also revealing
Name of the Project Battery Energy Storage Independent Power Procurement Programme (BESIPPPP) – Bid Window 1 (BW1). Location South Africa.
Friday, 29 July 2022: Following a competitive and transparent bidding process, Eskom has awarded contracts to two successful bidders – Hyosung Heavy Industries and Pinggao Group – for the
The Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientso Ramokgopa, announced the appointment of five preferred bidders under Battery Energy Storage Independent Power Producers Procurement
The tender calls for the procurement of five energy storage systems targeting a total of 616 MW/2,464 MWh. With bids due by July 31, 2024, the projects will be situated at five pre-selected substation sites
United Arab Emirates-based renewable energy developer AMEA Power has secured two battery energy storage system (BESS) projects in South Africa. The Gainfar and Boitekong projects, each with
According to the Department of Electricity and Energy, the two projects secure "a total of 360 MW/1440 MWh storage capacity under the country''s first grid-scale bid window".
The South African government has named preferred bidders for 16 renewable energy projects, totaling ZAR 44.2 billion ($2.4 billion) in investments, to drive solar and battery development.
Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, has signed two project agreements and the commercial close of two projects appointed as preferred bidders
Solar PV has swept South Africa''s Renewable Energy Independent Power Producers Programme (REIPPPP) bid window 7 (BW7) as this technology won the entire 1.76 GW awarded by the government to
AMEA Power has announced that it has been awarded two pivotal Battery Energy Storage Projects (BESS) projects through Bid Window 2 of BESIPPPP, organised by South
Explore the details of South Africa''s new battery energy storage projects under BESIPPPP, set to enhance grid stability and support economic growth with significant job
Eight battery storage projects have been selected from 31 bids, securing a total investment of R12.8 billion to enhance South Africa''s energy storage capabilities.
5 天之前· The facilities will provide critical ancillary services such as instantaneous, regulating, and supplemental reserves, enhancing grid reliability as South Africa accelerates large-scale
The projects will be located at grid operator Eskom''s substations. Image: Eskom. Update 8 April 2024: After this article was published, independent power producer (IPP)
In a significant development for the country, Minister Mantashe announced the appointment of four (4) Preferred Bidders under the 1st Bid Window of the Battery Energy
Infinity Power secured six of the eight projects awarded under the country''s seventh renewable energy independent power producer procurement (Reippp) programme.
Oslo, 30 November 2023: Scatec ASA has been awarded preferred bidder status for the Mogobe (Ferrum) battery energy storage project totalling 103 MW/ 412 MWh under the first bid window
South Africa''s Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) has initiated the third bid window of the Battery Energy Storage Independent Power Producer Procurement Program
Friday, 29 July 2022: Following a competitive and transparent bidding process, Eskom has awarded contracts to two successful bidders – Hyosung Heavy Industries and
The preferred bidders for the second Battery Energy Storage Programme in South Africa are set to provide the support services required by the power system, and to
The bidders for Bid Window 2 of the Battery Energy Storage Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (BESIPPPP BW2) have been released. The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy
The projects will be located at grid operator Eskom''s substations. Image: Eskom. Update 8 April 2024: After this article was published, independent power producer (IPP) Globeleq announced it was
The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) has officially announced the five preferred bidders for South Africa''s third Battery Energy Storage
A consortium including CIP and EDF has won preferred bidder status for three battery energy storage system (BESS) projects in South Africa.
The evaluation process, conducted by an Independent Bid Evaluation Committee under strict security measures, took place at the IPP Office. The Battery Energy
A project in South Africa deployed for grid operator Eskom, which it claimed is the largest on the continent. Image: Eskom The Department of Electricity and Energy of South Africa has announced the
The Oasis Mookodi project features a capacity of 77 MW with 308 MWh of energy storage and will help to manage the variability of renewable energy supply, particularly from solar and wind sources . South
South Africa''s Independent Power Producers (IPP) Office has said 33 bids have been received as part of the third window of the country''s battery energy storage auctions.
A project in South Africa deployed for grid operator Eskom, which it claimed is the largest on the continent. Image: Eskom The Department of Electricity and Energy of South
South Africa’s Independent Power Producers (IPP) Office has said 33 bids have been received as part of the third window of the country’s battery energy storage auctions. The bids have come from 28 companies, with two bidding for multiple sites. The bidders include France’s TotalEnergies, which has made several submissions.
Total investments from the eight preferred solar bidders were R31.4 billion (~$1.69 billion). The South African equity participation will be 49% across all the preferred bidders. BESIPPPP Eight battery energy storage projects were awarded preferred bidder status under the BESIPPPP Bid Window 2.
With bids due by July 31, 2024, the projects will be situated at five pre-selected substation sites identified by South African energy company Eskom. The sites include the Harvard, Leander, Theseus, Everest and Merapi substations in the country’s Free State province.
In May 2025, South African independent power producer (IPP) Mulilo emerged as the preferred bidder across four of the sites: the 123 MW Retreat BESS project at the Merapi substation, with an evaluation price of R2 477.86/MWh.
Sungrow and Globeleq have signed a term sheet for the supply and long-term service of the Red Sands Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project, set to become Africa’s largest standalone battery energy storage system. The announcement was made in Munich, Germany, on 26 May 2025. The 153MW/612MWh Red Sands BESS
Mulilo Renewable Project Developments and Scatec Solar Africa each won projects of 240 MW capacity, quoting a tariff of R490.1 (~$26.32)/MWh and R486.86 (~$26.15)/MWh, respectively. The Department of Energy received 48 bids for a total capacity of 10.2 GW, including 40 from solar photovoltaic and eight from onshore wind projects.
