Photovoltaic Energy Storage Battery Tender Announcement

Who is a preferred bidder for the Mogobe (Ferrum) battery energy storage project?

Oslo, 30 November 2023: Scatec ASA has been awarded preferred bidder status for the Mogobe (Ferrum) battery energy storage project totalling 103 MW/ 412 MWh under the first bid window of the Battery Energy Storage Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (BESIPPPP) in South Africa, by the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy.

How many MW of battery storage will Eskom supply in 2023?

The request for proposal was issued on 7 March 2023, and bid submission on 2 August 2023. The programme aims to procure 513 MW of battery storage via the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy, across five specific Eskom (national utility) transmission substations in the Northern Cape province.

Are shuttered power plants a good site for battery proposals?

In the last years, shuttered power plants like Liddell have become extremely populate sites for battery proposals due to their infrastructure and grid connections. The tender was run by AEMO Services, acting as the NSW Consumer Trustee.

How much does Scatec's battery energy storage project cost?

The estimated total capex for the battery energy storage project is ZAR 3.1 billion (USD 163 million) of which Scatec’s EPC contracts account for approximately 83%. The project will be financed by ZAR 2.6 billion (USD 138 million) of non-recourse project debt and the remaining by equity from the owners.

Is akaysha developing a big battery project in Victoria?

Alongside the Orana and Waratah big batteries, Akaysha is also developing the Elaine battery project in Victoria’s southwest. The project is set to have four hours of duration, with the company most recently saying the project would have 1,244 MWh of storage.

Why is the NSW Government delivering the Waratah super battery project?

The NSW government is delivering the Waratah Super Battery project as part of its response to the anticipated early closure of Eraring, which is owned by Origin Energy and expected to retire in August 2025.