Scatec Unveils Major Energy Storage in South Africa

Scatec ASA, a Norwegian frontrunner in renewable energy, is moving forward with its Mogobe Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)

2026 Feb 17

South Africa''s Battery Storage Projects Transform Energy

South Africa has reached a major milestone in its renewable energy transition, as three cutting-edge Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects, collectively known as

2024 Sep 19

Giant batteries to store wind and solar power can

My recent research investigates the role of energy storage in South Africa''s energy transition. I reviewed all the existing literature on

2023 Feb 19

South Africa''s Eskom Unveils The Largest Battery Storage

Eskom has just unveiled the largest Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in South Africa. This is not only the first one of its kind in South Africa, but also a first on the

2025 Mar 11

South Africa''s Hybrid Power Projects and 1.14GWh

As the cost of energy storage continues to decline and the IRR of energy storage improves significantly, South Africa''s energy

2023 Jan 07

Energy Boom in Africa: 2024 Marks a Breakthrough Year for Energy Storage

One of the key projects driving these impressive figures was the Kenhardt 1-2-3 complex in South Africa, developed by Norwegian company Scatec. This installation features

2023 Mar 30

Giant batteries to store wind and solar power can speed up South Africa

My recent research investigates the role of energy storage in South Africa''s energy transition. I reviewed all the existing literature on energy storage technologies, policies

2024 Nov 30

Turning South Africa into a global battery storage

South Africa''s mineral advantage South Africa''s vast reserves of manganese and vanadium position the country to take on a more

2024 Jan 09

South Africa Advances in Energy Storage with New Battery Projects

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

2023 Jun 21

Energy Boom in Africa: 2024 Marks a Breakthrough Year for

One of the key projects driving these impressive figures was the Kenhardt 1-2-3 complex in South Africa, developed by Norwegian company Scatec. This installation features

2025 Jan 24

South Africa: Eskom brings online first of

Image: Eskom Eskom, the public utility company of South Africa, has inaugurated a 20MW/100MWh battery energy storage system

2023 Apr 11

2024 an enormous boom year for energy storage

Boom times for energy storage have extended to the continent of Africa, with a 10-fold increase in installed storage supporting grids and

2026 Jan 09

Scatec Unveils Major Energy Storage in South Africa

Scatec ASA, a Norwegian frontrunner in renewable energy, is moving forward with its Mogobe Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project in South Africa.

2024 Jul 08

South Africa''s Battery Storage Projects Transform

South Africa has reached a major milestone in its renewable energy transition, as three cutting-edge Battery Energy Storage System

2023 Sep 25

South Africa''s battery storage revolution

This transformation hinges on robust energy storage solutions, particularly lithium-ion and vanadium flow batteries, which are

2026 Jan 03

South Africa''s Hybrid Power Projects and 1.14GWh Energy Storage

As the cost of energy storage continues to decline and the IRR of energy storage improves significantly, South Africa''s energy storage market presents lucrative development

2025 Sep 05

South Africa Leads in Renewable Energy and Battery Storage | CIF

South Africa urgently needed over 360 megawatts (MW) of additional storage, and testing by the state-owned utility, Eskom, confirmed that grid-scale battery storage technology

2025 Apr 10

South African battery storage procurement draws 33 bids

The list of preferred bidders for the third window of South Africa''s Battery Energy Storage Independent Power Producers Procurement Program (BESIPPPP) will be announced

2026 Jan 28

South Africa finally has a masterplan for a renewable energy

What is the South African Renewable Energy Masterplan? It is an industrial strategy that sets out how South Africa can set up a new manufacturing industry in renewable

2023 Aug 30

South Africa Leads in Renewable Energy and

South Africa urgently needed over 360 megawatts (MW) of additional storage, and testing by the state-owned utility, Eskom,

2023 Apr 01

Large-scale solar, battery storage hybrid starts

Norwegian PV developer Scatec ASA has switched on a hybrid solar and battery storage facility in the Northern Cape province of

2023 Apr 01

Utility-scale batteries in South Africa: Improving grid stability and

This project aims to decommission one of South Africa''s oldest coal-fired power plants and replace it with 220 MW solar PV and wind power, as well as 150 MW battery storage. The

2026 Jan 07

''Energy storage boom'' in Africa from 31MWh in

As noted by AFSIA Solar, one of the most notable solar-plus-storage developments in Africa is Norway-based independent power

2023 Jul 12

''Energy storage boom'' in Africa from 31MWh in 2017 to

As noted by AFSIA Solar, one of the most notable solar-plus-storage developments in Africa is Norway-based independent power producer (IPP) Scatec''s

2025 May 19

Africa''s growing energy storage capacity is key to energy self

Africa''s energy goals are closely tied to advancements in battery storage technology – not only in the generation of electricity but also in its efficient storage and

2024 Apr 11

South Africa''s battery storage revolution

This transformation hinges on robust energy storage solutions, particularly lithium-ion and vanadium flow batteries, which are poised to play a pivotal role in ensuring grid

2024 Oct 19