Eskom launches tender for 35 MW/140 MWh battery storage project in Eastern Cape

The state-owned South African utility Eskom has launched a tender for the design, construction, and operation of a 35 MW/140 MWh battery energy storage project located at Eskom's Melkhout substations in Eastern Cape and a 2.04 MW solar photovoltaic system with a 1.5 MW/6 MWh battery storage facility located at Mier substation in Rietfontein, Northern Cape province, South Africa. 

The selected bidders should be able to deliver the two projects within a period of six months, up to a maximum period of eight months, from the signing of the contract. The winning developers should also operate and provide maintenance services to the projects for a period of five years. 

The deadline for the submission of documents to participate in the tender is on March 1, 2023. 

Tender information can be accessed on our business opportunity page here.