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Is Eskom tendering for a battery energy storage system?

Image: Eskom. Eskom, the state-owned electricity utility of South Africa, has begun tendering for a battery energy storage system (BESS) of minimum size and capacity 80MW / 320MWh. The utility issued a procurement notice at the end of July requesting bids for the Eskom Investment Support Project and Eskom Renewables Support Project.

What does BYD's energy storage contract mean for SEC?

The company expects BYD’s systems to reduce reliance on partial-load operations at existing power plants, improving energy efficiency and facilitating the integration of renewable energy. This latest contract represents the third phase of SEC’s ongoing energy storage procurement.

Does Saudi Arabia have a battery energy storage system?

The contracts cover five separate 500 MW/2,500 MWh storage projects across Saudi Arabia, with sites in Riyadh, Qaisumah, Dawadmi, Al Jouf, and Rabigh. The Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) has awarded a series of battery energy storage system (BESS) contracts to China’s BYD totalling 2.5 GW/12.5 GWh, multiple Chinese media reported on January 11.

Is BYD the leading energy storage supplier in the Middle East?

With this latest award, BYD reclaims its position as the leading energy storage supplier in the Middle East, surpassing Sungrow. At the time of writing, BYD has not issued an official statement regarding the SEC’s contracts, nor has it responded to inquiries from ESS News.

What is SEC's new energy storage contract?

This latest contract represents the third phase of SEC’s ongoing energy storage procurement. BYD previously secured a 2 GWh order in the first phase, while China’s Sungrow won a 7.8 GWh contract in the second phase in July 2024.

Where are the distributed battery storage sites located?

To maximise benefits, the distributed battery storage sites are strategically situated at remote areas with limited access to our distribution networks, but close to renewable independent power producers’ (IPPs) plants. All Phase 1 sites are planned to be commissioned by 30 June 2023 and Phase 2 by December 2024.