Solar MD officially opened Africa''s first gigawatt factory in Cape Town to support the company''s commitment to developing and manufacturing high-performance energy storage
Built more than 30 years ago, the Steenbras power station was the first hydro-electric pumped storage scheme in Africa. He adds that the mechanism will be able to provide aid during load shedding periods
On Wednesday, 12 March 2025, Premier Alan Winde hosted a digicon where he gave an update on the progress the Western Cape Government has made in building up the province''s energy
The Steenbras Power Station, also Steenbras Hydro Pump Station, is a 180 MW pumped-storage hydroelectric power station commissioned in 1979 in South Africa.The power station sits
Additionally, the municipal government has issued its first tender for battery storage, seeking to establish a 5 MW/8 MWh battery energy storage system at the same
Africa''s diverse energy needs and requirements demand customised solutions. At Elleyhill Power, we embrace this challenge by developing products specifically designed for African conditions. Our solar panels,
The City of Cape Town has ramped up its push for a green energy future by launching legal action against Heritage Western Cape, contesting the provisional protection
Description The project is currently owned by City of Cape Town with a stake of 100%. Steenbras is a pumped storage project. Development status The project got
The City of Cape Town (CoCT) has started construction on a R200-million, 7 MW solar PV plant, located in Atlantis, with the first
The term peaking means we can react quickly to changes in demand and provide power to supplement that generated by base-load stations, which are coal and nuclear. South Africa''s peaking power stations are hydroelectric,
In October 2023, Fervo Energy broke ground on Project Cape Station, the largest next-generation geothermal development in the world. Eighteen months later, we continue to progress with both drilling
Koeberg Nuclear Power Station is a nuclear power station in South Africa and is the only one built on the African continent. It is located 30 km north of Cape Town, near Melkbosstrand on the
In October 2024, Scatec reached financial close for a battery energy storage project totalling 103 MW/ 412 MWh by the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy in South Africa under the
Koeberg Nuclear Power Station Refurbishment The 1.86GW Koeberg nuclear power station (KNPS), located near Cape Town, is the only commercial nuclear power plant
Are you aware that all the active ESKOM POWER STATIONS are over 15 in South Africa? Well, read through to get a comprehensive list of the 18 power facilities in the
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Nuclear energy currently provides approximately 11% of the world''s electricity needs and has the potential to deliver clean, sustainable, economically competitive energy to complement coal-generated, hydro
The world''s first immersion liquid-cooled energy storage power station, China Southern Power Grid Meizhou Baohu Energy Storage Power Station, was officially put into
In the midst of South Africa''s energy crisis, the Steenbras Pumped Storage Station stands as a crucial facility in Cape Town. Often referred to as the city''s "battery," it showcases innovation and foresight,
July 5, 2023, Cape Town--South Africa should develop national and municipal plans to deploy energy storage to ease the current electricity crisis and reduce the need for load shedding
The solar plant and battery storage system are part of the city''s 2050 Energy Strategy, which includes plans to diversify its energy sources and build a secure energy future.
Our strategy is grounded in three key commitments: to end load-shedding, to alleviate energy poverty, and to optimise energy use across Cape Town.
Cape Town''s unique position – coastal winds, solar potential, and isolated grid – makes it the perfect electrochemical testing ground. Think of it as a battery scientist''s dream: high energy
The City of Cape Town has ramped up its push for a green energy future by launching legal action against Heritage Western Cape, contesting the provisional protection granted to the entire site of the long
At the present time, the topography of Cape Town offers an option to introduce pumped hydraulic energy storage using existing reservoirs located on top of and at the side of
The City of Cape Town has issued a tender for a battery energy storage system (BESS) with a minimum rated power output of 5 MW and energy storage capacity of 8 MWh.
South Africa''s energy landscape has long been dominated by coal, more recently supplemented by solar and wind. But flowing quietly beneath the surface is a
Updated 1st July 2025 – The Red Sands Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), set to be Africa''s largest of its kind, has officially reached commercial close. Developed by Globeleq, which is 30% owned by Norfund, in
Cape Town is on track to become the first South African City to own and operate a solar power plant, marking a significant move toward energy independence. The city
Are you aware that all the active ESKOM POWER STATIONS are over 15 in South Africa? Well, read through to get a comprehensive list of the 18 power facilities in the country.
ties and the City of Cape Town’s Energy StrategyTHE KEY AREAS OF ALIGNMENT INCLUDE: Decarbonisation of electricity is evidenced through the City of Cape Town’s delivery and support of new renewable energy sources (whether owned or procured by the City or from the private sector) to reduce the local grid emissions factor. This is
the City, residents, and businesses in Cape Town. The overall energy demand of Cape Town is made up of the liquid fuels, gas, and electricity used in the transport sector, buildings,
offered by energy trading platforms and wheeling.With significant shifts expected in the short term with regard to how the wholesale electricity market operates in South Africa, the City of Cape Town is preparing itself as a utility to be a valuable contributing member of this market to both manage risks
Cape Town’s innovative and diverse energy initiatives have gained global recognition, including a recent visit by the World Bank’s Vice President for Eastern and Southern Africa to the Steenbras Hydro Pumped Storage Scheme.
s, such as photovoltaics.ELECTRICITY SUPPLY AREASTwo electricity service providers1 operate within the municipal borders of Cape Town, as shown in figure 4, namely the City’s Electricity Generation and Distribution (EGD) Department, and the national power utility, Eskom. Each of these entities holds an electricity distributio
2050: Energy Security fora prosperous Cape Town. This vision is underpinned by four principles that describe the kind of energy system Cape Town needs – a resilient energy system that can provide reliable, affordable and carbon-neutral ne gy to everyone li f key shifts and stresses to be navigated, amongsta range of critical predictabl
