AMEA Power, a leading renewable energy company, has been awarded two 300MWh Battery Energy Storage Projects (BESS) in South Africa’s North West Province.
The Gainfar and Boitekong projects, located in the North West Province, each with capacity of over 300MWh will play a vital role in strengthening Eskom’s grid stability.
The Gainfar Project will be connected to the Ngwedi substation, while the Boitekong Project will be connected to the Marang substation.
The power company secured the contract through competitive bidding selection process.
The projects will provide essential power and ancillary services to Eskom through 15-year Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs).
Hussain Al Nowais, Chairman of AMEA Power, 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.”
Both projects will deliver essential power, energy, and ancillary services to Eskom through 15-year Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), further solidifying AMEA Power’s role in the country’s energy landscape.
Once operational, these energy storage systems will provide robust, reliable backup power, enabling a stable grid and supporting South Africa’s renewable energy journey.
Source: https://energynewsafrica.com
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