Pace Digitek signs NEC XON deal to expand BESS in Africa

Pace Digitek Limited has entered into an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) exclusivity agreement with NEC XON Systems Proprietary Limited to market and distribute its energy solutions across select African markets.

The agreement, executed on April 22, 2026, grants NEC XON exclusive rights to market, distribute, and sell Pace Digitek’s products, including Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), across South Africa, Botswana, Mozambique, Namibia, and Mauritius.

NEC XON, a South Africa-based technology integrator, holds no equity stake in Pace Digitek. The company stated that the agreement does not constitute a related-party transaction and that NEC XON has no relationship with its promoter, promoter group, or group entities.

While the agreement is based on commercial terms outlined between the parties, specific financial consideration details were not disclosed.

The partnership is expected to support Pace Digitek’s expansion into the African energy storage market by leveraging NEC XON’s regional presence and system integration capabilities.