AMEA Power has been awarded two significant battery energy storage projects through Window 2 of South Africa’s Department of Electricity auction mechanism BESIPPPP (Battery Energy Storage Independent Power Producers Procurement Programme).
The Gainfar and Boitekong projects, located in the North West Province, will each have a capacity of over 300 MWh. These will play a big role in strengthening Eskom’s grid stability – as South Africa continues to grapple with frequent blackouts and load shedding, these projects will help mitigate risks and contribute to the country’s energy security.
Hussain Al Nowais, chairman of AMEA Power, said: “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. … With our expanding portfolio, including the 120 MW Doornhoek 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 power, energy, and ancillary services to Eskom through 15-year Power Purchase Agreements. The announcement follows AMEA’s success in December 2022, when the company was awarded the Doornhoek solar PV Project through Bid Window 6 of the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP).
