Globeleq Finalizes Africa's Largest Battery Storage Project

• Red Sands: Africa's largest battery storage project powers South Africa's green future with 153 MW capacity, boosting energy reliability and sustainability.

Globeleq, in partnership with African Rainbow Energy, has achieved commercial close on the Red Sands battery energy storage project in South Africa's Northern Cape province. The project, announced on June 27, 2025, is set to be Africa's largest standalone battery energy storage system, with a capacity of 153 MW and 612 MWh.

The Red Sands project marks a significant milestone in renewable energy development on the continent, aiming to enhance energy reliability and support South Africa's transition to sustainable energy sources. This initiative underscores the growing investment in energy storage solutions to address power supply challenges in the region.

How will the Red Sands project impact South Africa's energy reliability and sustainability?

• Increased Energy Reliability: The Red Sands project will provide a more stable and reliable power supply by storing excess energy generated from renewable sources and releasing it during peak demand periods or when generation is low.
• Grid Stability: By integrating a large-scale battery storage system, the project will help stabilize the grid, reducing the risk of blackouts and power outages that have been prevalent in South Africa.
• Support for Renewable Integration: The project will facilitate the integration of more renewable energy sources into the grid by managing the intermittent nature of solar and wind power, thus supporting South Africa's renewable energy targets.
• Reduction in Fossil Fuel Dependence: By enhancing the capacity to store renewable energy, the project will reduce reliance on fossil fuel-based power plants, contributing to lower carbon emissions and a cleaner energy mix.
• Economic Benefits: The development and operation of the Red Sands project will create jobs and stimulate economic growth in the Northern Cape region, while also potentially lowering electricity costs in the long term.
• Technological Advancement: The project represents a significant technological advancement in energy storage in Africa, setting a precedent for future projects and encouraging further investment in similar technologies.
• Energy Security: By diversifying the energy supply and increasing storage capacity, the project will enhance South Africa's energy security, making the country less vulnerable to external energy supply disruptions.