AMEA Power has been awarded two battery energy storage system (BESS) projects under a recent South African tender.
The Gainfar and Boitekong projects were awarded in Bid Window 2 of the Battery Energy Storage Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (BESIPPPP), organised by South Africa’s Department of Electricity and Energy.
The Gainfar and Boitekong projects, located in the North West Province, will each have a capacity of over 300MWh.
As South Africa continues to deal with frequent blackouts and load shedding, these BESS projects will help mitigate risks and contribute to the country’s energy security.
The Gainfar project will be connected to the Ngwedi substation, while the Boitekong project will be connected to the Marang substation.
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.
Once operational, these energy storage systems will provide robust, reliable backup power, enabling a stable grid and supporting South Africa’s renewable energy journey.
This announcement follows AMEA Power’s earlier success in December 2022, when the company was awarded the 120MW Doornhoek solar project through Bid Window 6 of the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP).