BESSs can alleviate tariff pressures

Battery systems are now playing a key role in helping industries manage tariff pressures and ensure continuity of operations, says solar and storage solutions provider RenEnergy Africa business development head Juandre Pitout. He says battery energy storage systems (BESSs) are fast becoming a practical tool for South African businesses aiming to lower energy costs and bolster power security.
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Innovation strengthens storage confidence

The growth of renewable energy and large-scale battery energy storage systems (BESSs) across Africa is accelerating, but it also introduces new safety challenges that demand advanced fire protection, warns fire engineering company ASP Fire CEO Michael van Niekerk. The company is helping to address this gap through its partnership with Pyro Brand, which distributes the German-developed PyroBubbles technology in South Africa.
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Cheaper solar power boosts hybrid energy adoption

The decreasing cost of solar infrastructure is driving a rapid shift in how South African businesses approach their energy needs, with renewable energy becoming a central part of strategies to counter loadshedding and rising electricity tariffs. Engineering consultancy SRK Consulting South Africa MD Andrew van Zyl says the affordability of solar power is reshaping the local energy mix and helping companies reduce their exposure to grid disruptions and escalating costs. He adds that the integration of battery energy storage systems (BESS) is further strengthening the value of renewables by allowing businesses to use stored energy when it is most needed.
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Battery energy storage powering Africa toward its next frontier in renewable energy

South Africa’s energy narrative is evolving. Where it was once focused on deploying new renewable power plants to address generation deficits, the conversation has now shifted toward flexibility, the ability to store, shift and dispatch electricity when and where it is needed most, says Pele Green Energy (PGE) GM Nicolas Lecomte. “As renewable-energy capacity grows across the country, maintaining grid stability despite intermittency has become essential. With South Africa moving toward a more decentralised and decarbonised energy system, battery energy storage systems (BESSes), particularly those using lithium-ion technology, are emerging as one of the most critical enablers of this new era.”
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Battery storage key to powering Africa’s renewables future

Battery energy storage systems (BESSs) are becoming a key part of Africa’s transition to renewable energy, as it helps make the power grid more stable, flexible and secure across a continent that is still facing infrastructure and policy challenges, says renewable-energy company Enel Green Power. Battery systems are vital for connecting renewable sources, such as solar and wind, to national grids, with BESS technology providing the balancing power needed for renewables to meet increased electricity demand, without affecting grid reliability.
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