AMEA Power has secured two battery energy storage system (BESS) projects under bid window 2 of the battery energy storage independent power producer procurement programme .
This programme was organised by South Africa’s Department of Electricity and Energy. The two projects are the Gainfar project and the Boitekong project each with a capacity exceeding 300 MWh.
Furthermore, The Gainfar Project will be connected to the Ngwedi substation while the Boitekong project will be connected to the Marang substation. These projects are situated in the North West Province and aim to strengthen Eskom’s grid stability. They will deliver essential power, energy, and ancillary services to Eskom through 15-year power purchase agreements .