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Who is the preferred bidder for South Africa's 123 MW retreat Bess project?

In May 2025, South African independent power producer (IPP) Mulilo emerged as the preferred bidder across four of the sites: the 123 MW Retreat BESS project at the Merapi substation, with an evaluation price of R2 477.86/MWh.

Who won the Haru Bess battery energy storage project?

The winners from 33 bidders came down to just two companies, with Norwegian firm Scatec awarded preferred bidder status for the Haru BESS Battery Energy Storage Project totalling 123 MW/492 MWh.

What is the largest Bess project in South Africa?

Scatec’s Kenhardt BESS project, the largest online in South Africa. Image: Scatec. The government of South Africa has secured nearly 1.7GW/11GWh of grid-scale BESS capacity via various procurement programmes, though questions have been raised around their integrity and deliverability.

How much will the Bess project cost?

Electricity and Energy Minister, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa said in the announcement that the five BESS projects will require a total investment of ZAR 9.5 billion (US$530 million), with costs falling 40% from Window 1.

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