Global energy storage capacity was estimated to have reached 20,844,063.7kW by the end of 2021, with South Africa contributing to a capacity of 1,454.6kW. Listed below are the five largest energy storage projects by capacity in South Africa, according to GlobalData’s power database. GlobalData uses proprietary data and analytics to provide a complete picture of the global energy storage segment. Buy the latest energy storage projects profiles here.
1. Eastern Cape Battery Energy Storage System
The Eastern Cape Battery Energy Storage System is a 300,000kW molten salt thermal storageEastern Cape, South Africa. The rated storage capacity of the project is 1,200,000kWh.
The thermal energy storage battery storage project uses molten salt thermal storage storage technology. The project was announced in 2022 and will be commissioned in 2026.
The project is developed by Earth and Wire. Buy the profile here.
2. Kathu Solar Thermal Park – Thermal Energy Storage Project
The Kathu Solar Thermal Park – Thermal Energy Storage Project is a 100,000kW molten salt thermal storage energy storage project located in Kathu, Northern Cape, South Africa.
The thermal energy storage battery storage project uses molten salt thermal storage storage technology. The project was announced in 2015 and will be commissioned in 2019.
The project is owned by GDF SUEZ Energies France; Investec Private Bank (UK); Lereko Metier Sustainable Capital Managers; Public Investment; SIOC Community Development SPV and developed by GDF SUEZ Energies France.
3. Kaxu Solar One – Thermal Energy Storage System
The Kaxu Solar One – Thermal Energy Storage System is a 100,000kW molten salt thermal storage energy storage project located in Pofadder, Northern Cape, South Africa.
The thermal energy storage battery storage project uses molten salt thermal storage storage technology. The project will be commissioned in 2015.
The project is owned by Abengoa Solar South Africa; Industrial Development Corporation (Zambia) and developed by Abengoa Solar South Africa.
4. Redstone Solar Thermal Power Project – Thermal Energy Storage System
The Redstone Solar Thermal Power Project – Thermal Energy Storage System is a 100,000kW molten salt thermal storage energy storage project located in Postmasburg, Northern Cape, South Africa. The rated storage capacity of the project is 1,200,000kWh.
The thermal energy storage battery storage project uses molten salt thermal storage storage technology. The project was announced in 2015 and will be commissioned in 2023.
The project is owned and developed by Acwa Power. Buy the profile here.
5. Xina Solar One Power Plant-TESS
The Xina Solar One Power Plant-TESS is a 100,000kW molten salt thermal storage energy storage project located in Pofadder, Northern Cape, South Africa.
The thermal energy storage battery storage project uses molten salt thermal storage storage technology. The project will be commissioned in 2017.
The project is owned and developed by Abengoa Solar.
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This information is drawn from GlobalData’s Power Plants database, which provides detailed profiles of over 170,000 active, planned and under construction power plants worldwide.
