Clear summary of Eskom plans for new investors10 Aug 2020 09:22
Government Of Africa; Set Up Battery Energy Storage System In South Africa.
The government of the Republic of South Africa is set to construct an 80 MW/320 MWh battery energy storage system in Vredendal, Western Cape Province This is after Eskom, a state-owned electricity utility, invited expression of interest (EoI) for deployment of the facility at Skaapvlei substation The deadline for submission of the project proposals is 11 September 2020 after which following a strict selection process the successful bidder will sign a contract to design, build and commission the storage facility within a period of seven and nine months The contractor will further operate and provide maintenance services for a period of five years Upon completion, the battery energy storage system facility is intended to help manage intermittent power generated by the nearby 100 MW Sere Wind Farm Project The proposed project is a part of Eskom Investment Support Project (EISP) and Eskom Renewables Support Project (ERSP), both are funded by the World Bank through its International Bank
for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), in conjunction with the African Develop Bank, and the New Development Bank Eskom will pay USD 415 million or its whereabouts for implementation of the BESS project, which is Phase-I of EISP and ERSP, using direct payment disbursement method as defined by the World Bank’s Disbursement Guidelines for Investment Project Financing
Project Industry:Electrical-Storages Batteries and Dry Cells
Project Cost:N.A.
Product Name: Battery and Cell
status: Announced
Type: New Unit
Stage: None
Sub Industry: Civil Works-Construction
Ownership: Central Government/Public Sector
Currency: Rs.