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What is the largest solar project in South Africa?

The largest of these projects is the Northern Cape Province, South Africa, solar and storage project with a 1.14GWh capacity. This is far bigger than the other operational projects that have a relatively small average capacity of ~18MWh. Outside South Africa the operational projects are dotted around the continent, from Mozambique to Cote d’Ivoire.

What does the Red Sands Bess project mean for South Africa?

The project will span approximately five hectares and involves substantial upgrades to Eskom’s and the NTCSA’s grid infrastructure. The Red Sands BESS will ease transmission and distribution congestion in the Northern Cape, strengthening South Africa’s energy infrastructure and supporting a more resilient and decarbonized power sector.

Does Scatec have a solar-plus-storage site in South Africa?

Scatec’s Kenhardt solar-plus-storage site in South Africa (above), which went online at the end of 2023. Image: Scatec. Africa’s energy storage market has seen a boom since 2017, having risen from just 31MWh to 1,600MWh in 2024, according to trade body AFSIA Solar’s latest report.

What are the most popular solar-plus-storage developments in Africa?

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 225MW/1,140MWh Kenhardt project in South Africa. The site started operation in late 2023 (pictured above).

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