Sungrow and Globeleq Partner for Major BESS Project in South Africa
Key Ideas
- Sungrow and Globeleq have signed a 15-year deal for a 153MW / 612MWh Red Sands BESS project in South Africa, the largest standalone battery energy storage system in Africa.
- The project will support South Africa's power system by providing critical services like load shifting and grid stabilization, aiding renewable energy integration.
- Sungrow will supply its advanced PowerTitan 2.0 liquid-cooled energy storage system and offer long-term Operations & Maintenance services for project reliability and efficiency.
- The Red Sands BESS project is set to achieve financial close in 2025 and commence operations in 2027, contributing to the stability of the grid in the region.
Sungrow and Globeleq have entered into a significant partnership for the Red Sands BESS project in South Africa, which will be the largest standalone battery energy storage system in Africa. Located in the Northern Cape, the project is part of South Africa's Battery Energy Storage Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme and is strategically positioned to assist in load shifting, grid stabilization, and integrating renewable energy sources. Sungrow will provide its cutting-edge PowerTitan 2.0 energy storage system and long-term Operations & Maintenance services to ensure the project's reliability and efficiency over a 15-year period. The Red Sands BESS project aims to address the ongoing energy supply challenges in South Africa's power system and is expected to finalize financial arrangements in 2025, with operational commencement slated for 2027. Globeleq's Head of Renewables expressed enthusiasm for the partnership, highlighting Sungrow's technology and expertise as crucial for the project's success in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Topics
Africa
Renewable Energy
Project Development
Renewables
Energy Supply
Grid Stabilization
Power System
Long-term Service
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