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Brian Dames, CEO of African Rainbow Energy added: “The investment in Red Sands, in partnership with Globeleq, supports our objective to utilise modern and renewable energy technologies to provide affordable electricity in South Africa and on the African continent, whilst uplifting communities.
Who is African Rainbow Energy?
African Rainbow Energy is invested in 1,100 MW of renewable projects, of which 132 MW is under construction, and additionally owns a debt portfolio of R5 billion across 23 renewable energy assets, making it one of the largest and most diverse independently owned energy businesses in South Africa.
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When will a battery energy storage project close?
This last project is finalising preparations and final conditions to reach commercial close in early 2025. “A further two battery energy storage bid windows are currently underway. Bid Window 2 (totalling 615M) is currently in the evaluation phase, with bid announcements expected within the next few weeks.