On May 26, Sungrow and Globeleq, a leading independent power producer in Africa, proudly announced the signing of a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) supply agreement and a 15-year long-term service term sheet for the 153MW / 612MWh Red Sands BESS project in South Africa.
The Red Sands project, located approximately 100 kilometers southeast of Upington in the Northern Cape province, is part of South Africa’s first Battery Energy Storage Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (BESIPPPP). Once completed, it will become the largest standalone battery energy storage system in Africa.
Occupying about 5 hectares (12 acres) of land, the Red Sands project will connect to the national grid via Eskom’s Garona substation. Strategically positioned, the project aims to provide critical services such as load shifting and grid stabilization to support South Africa’s electricity system, enable the integration of renewable energy, and help address the country’s ongoing energy supply challenges.
Under the signed term sheet, Sungrow will supply its state-of-the-art PowerTitan 2.0 liquid-cooled energy storage system and deliver comprehensive operations and maintenance (O&M) services under a 15-year contract with Globeleq’s Red Sands BESS project. This will ensure long-term reliability, efficiency, and optimal project performance.
The Red Sands BESS project is expected to reach financial close in 2025 and begin commercial operation in 2027.
Paolo de Michelis, Head of Renewable Energy at Globeleq, stated: “We are pleased to sign the supply and 15-year long-term service agreement term sheet with Sungrow for our 153MW / 612MWh Red Sands BESS project in South Africa—the largest standalone battery storage project in sub-Saharan Africa to date. Developing a BESS project involves tackling complex challenges and requires long-term strategic commitment from all partners to ensure success. Sungrow’s track record in South Africa, high-quality technology, and competitiveness will help overcome these challenges and deliver a reliable project and a stable grid.”
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