South Africa Launches Third Bid Window for Battery Energy Storage Projects
South Africa’s Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) has initiated the third bid window of the Battery Energy Storage Independent Power Producer Procurement Program (BESIPPPP). This tender aims to procure five energy storage systems, totaling 616 MW/2,464 MWh. Scheduled bids must be submitted by July 31, 2024, for projects designated to five pre-selected substation sites identified by Eskom, the country’s energy company. These sites, located in the Free State province, include Harvard, Leander, Theseus,
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