Gold Co BESS Project
Develop bolt-on BESS converting a standalone PV plant into a hybrid PV-BESS plant to allow for capturing potential curtailed energy and energy arbitrage
Role
Developer
Scope
Bolt-on BESS converting a standalone PV plant into a hybrid PV-BESS plant to allow for capturing potential curtailed energy and energy arbitrage
Sites
Mine in the Free State
Energy output
70 GWh+
Technology review
Battery Energy Storage System
Asset description
Bolt-on BESS converting a standalone PV plant into a hybrid PV-BESS plant to allow for capturing potential curtailed energy and energy arbitrage
Achievements
- Feasibility and concept design completed
- Permitting complete, grid connection in process
- Evaluation of EPC and funding options underway
- Construction targeted for 2026
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