Congo Republic bess project

How many Bess systems will be deployed in 2027?

The 5GW of BESS systems are expected to be deployed by the end of 2027. Credit: r.classen/Shutterstock.com. A total of 11 countries, including India, Egypt and Kenya have joined the battery energy storage systems (BESS) consortium at the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28), being held in Dubai, UAE.

How can a Bess consortium benefit low-income countries?

Renewable sources of energy with a combination of BESS are cheaper than fossil fuel power plants. As a multi-stakeholder partnership, the BESS consortium can bring the benefits of energy storage to low and middle-income countries.

What is the Bess consortium?

The BESS Consortium is a multi-stakeholder partnership set up to ensure these BESS benefits transform energy systems across low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). The Consortium is on track to meet its target of securing 5 GW of BESS commitments by the end of 2024 and deploying these by the end of 2027.

What is the Mogobe Bess project?

The Mogobe BESS project is a first of a kind and reaffirms our standing as a leading renewable energy player in South Africa. “We continue to see attractive growth opportunities in the market based on the need for growth in power generation, our strong position in the country and our strong and competent local team.”

How much does Bess cost in Africa?

The project's total cost is R3bn ($170m), with Scatec's EPC contracts accounting for 83% of the investment. The project is Africa’s first and largest standalone dispatchable BESS. Credit: Phonlamai Photo / Shutterstock.

How can a first-mover country achieve 5 GW of Bess commitments?

Through the BESS Consortium, these first-mover countries are part of a collaborative effort to secure 5 gigawatts (GW) of BESS commitments by the end of 2024. In order to achieve the estimated 400 GW of renewable energy needed to alleviate energy poverty by 2030 and save a gigaton of CO2, 90 GW of storage capacity must be developed.