Dubai’s Amea Power awarded two 300 MWh battery projects in South Africa

Dubai-based renewables company Amea Power has announced it has been awarded two utility-scale BESS in the second bid window of South Africa’s Battery Energy Storage Independent Power Producers Procurement Programme.

The developer said the Gainfar and Boitekong projects would each have an energy storage capacity of more than 300 MWh and would be connected to the grid of national utility Eskom via the Ngwedi and Marang substations, respectively.

The BESS will provide storage capacity to Eskom under 15-year power purchase agreements.

The project awards deepen Amea’s presence on the South African grid after the company secured rights to develop the 120 MW Doornhoek Solar PV project in the sixth bid window of the country’s Renewable Energy Independent Power Producers Procurement Programme, in December 2022.

Announcing the battery project wins in a press release on Jan. 6, 2025, AMEA Chairman Hussain Al Nowais, said, “This achievement marks a major milestone for Amea Power as we continue to expand our footprint in South Africa, a key market for us. These projects represent our first successful awards of BESS projects through a competitive bidding process and underscore our commitment to providing sustainable, resilient, and cost-effective energy solutions. We are proud to support South Africa’s energy transition, enhance Eskom’s grid reliability, and drive economic growth in the region. With our expanding portfolio, including the 120 MW Doornhoek Solar PV project, and our regional office in Johannesburg, we are dedicated to contributing to a cleaner, more sustainable energy future for South Africa.”