Ezra Group, a South Sudan family-run conglomerate, on Monday announced the launch of a 20-MW solar power plant with a 14-MWh battery energy storage system in South Sudan, marking the country's first major renewable energy project.
In an effort to increase penetration of renewable energy and reduce regular blackouts, the government and transmission system operator (TSO) Eskom have sought to procure large-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) capacity from private companies.
On 17 April, France's Engie Group launched the BESS Coya Porject in María Elena, Antofagasta Region, Chile, which is currently the largest energy storage system in Latin America.
Launched in 2019, its first phase includes 70 MW of capacity: 10 MW wind, 10 MW solar PV, and 50 MW concentrated solar power (CSP) with 10-hour molten salt storage (ScienceDirect). This innovative storage solution ensures a steady power supply, even when the sun isn't shining.
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