Eskom says the project will act as a proof of concept on the delivery of ‘the first battery energy storage project in SA’
Eskom has awarded two contracts for battery storage for its flagship Battery Energy Storage System project.
Eskom said the project would act as a proof of concept on the delivery of “the first battery energy storage project in SA”. “There are also several technical applications and benefits that will be quantifiable over time. Charging of the batteries will take place during off-peak periods or when network conditions permit.
Phase 2 involves the installation of a total of 144MW, which is equivalent to 616MWh at four Eskom distribution sites and one transmission site. The solar PV capacity in this phase is 58MW. According to Friday’s statement, the electricity grid would continue to incorporate energy from renewable sources, and that that would require energy storage in large quantities.
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