The energy storage systems will provide reliable backup power. Credit: AMEA Power.

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 more than 300MW of capacity, will provide essential power and ancillary services to the national grid.

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Located in the North West Province, the Gainfar and Boitekong projects were awarded in Bid Window 2 of the Battery Energy Storage Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme, organised by South Africa’s Department of Electricity and Energy.

These projects will each have a capacity of more than 300 megawatt-hours and are a response to the frequent blackouts and load shedding that challenge the country.

The Gainfar project will be connected to the Ngwedi substation, while the Boitekong project will be connected to the Marang substation.

Both projects are set to deliver essential power, energy and ancillary services to Eskom, South Africa’s public electricity utility, through 15-year power purchase agreements.

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Once operational, these energy storage systems will provide reliable backup power.

This will enable a stable grid and support South Africa’s renewable energy journey, contributing significantly to the country’s energy security.

In December 2022, AMEA Power awarded the 120MW Doornhoek solar project through Bid Window 6 of the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme.

AMEA Power chairman Hussain Al Nowais said: “This achievement marks a major milestone for AMEA Power, as we continue to expand our footprint in South Africa, a key market for us.

“These projects represent our first successful awards of BESS projects through a competitive bidding process and underscore our commitment to providing sustainable, resilient and cost-effective energy solutions.

“We are proud to support South Africa’s energy transition, enhance Eskom’s grid reliability and drive economic growth in the region.

“With our expanding portfolio, including the 120MW Doornhoek Solar PV project, and our regional office in Johannesburg, we are dedicated to contributing to cleaner, more sustainable energy future for South Africa.”