AMEA Power secures two 300MW BESS projects in South Africa

UAE-based renewable energy developer AMEA Power has secured two battery energy storage system (BESS) projects in South Africa, each with over 300 megawatt-hours of capacity. The Gainfar and Boitekong projects, located in the North West Province, aim to address frequent blackouts and load shedding.

Awarded under Bid Window 2 of the Battery Energy Storage Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme, the Gainfar project will connect to the Ngwedi substation, while the Boitekong project will link to the Marang substation. Both projects will deliver power and ancillary services to Eskom, South Africa’s electricity utility, through 15-year power purchase agreements.

These storage systems will stabilize the grid, support South Africa’s renewable energy transition, and enhance energy security.

AMEA Power’s chairman, Hussain Al Nowais, highlighted this milestone as the company’s first competitive BESS awards, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable energy solutions. AMEA Power also won the 120MW Doornhoek solar project in December 2022 under Bid Window 6 of the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme.