How does Bess work in South Africa?

South Africa’s electricity grid faces significant challenges in balancing supply and demand. By storing energy and discharging it when required, BESS helps stabilise the grid, reducing the risk of power outages. While solar and wind power are abundant, they are not constant sources of energy.

How will Bess projects impact South Africa's Energy Security?

As South Africa continues to grapple 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.

How can Bess help South Africa reduce reliance on coal-fired power stations?

One of South Africa’s key goals is to reduce its reliance on coal-fired power stations. BESS supports this transition by making renewable energy sources more efficient and dependable, ultimately leading to a greener and more sustainable future.

What is the Bess project?

The BESS project serves as a direct response to meet one of the urgent needs to address South Africa’s long-running electricity crisis by adding more storage capacity to strengthen the grid while diversifying the existing generation energy mix. It uses large utility-scale batteries with a total capacity of 1,440MWh per day and a 60MW PV capacity.

Is Globeleq launching a Bess project in South Africa?

Red Sands will be Globeleq’s first Battery Energy Storage Solutions (BESS) project in South Africa but the Group owns and operates a combined solar and BESS plant at Cuamba in Mozambique, and is developing BESS projects across the African continent.

What is Bess technology?

The BESS technology offers a versatile solution for improving overall grid performance and is in line with South Africa’s commitment to the just energy transition to a more resilient and sustainable energy future.