Scatec Begins Solar, Battery Storage Production at Kenhardt Plants

Terje Pilskog. With our Kenhardt hybrid project, we are building a bridge to the South African energy transition to green electricity, ” said Raymond Carlsen, CEO of Scatec.

Scatec has today initiated the process of powering up the nationwide electricity supply with its three Kenhardt facilities situated in Northern Cape Province. This is the first and one of the biggest hybrid plants that couples solar power and battery storage facilities with it. The estimated solar energy and battery storage capacity of the project is 540 and 225 megawatts (MW) respectively. A large chunk of the energy produced here (150 MW) can be provided and used round the clock for 16.5 hours in a day. Raymond Carlsen, Chief Executive Officer of Scatec expressed his enthusiasm towards this development that marks the start of South African successful shift to renewable energy sources. Terje Pilskog, CEO of Scatec, describes the Kenhardt project as a sign not only of a technological success but also of a pledge to mold a lasting future. This facility demonstrates the capacity to merge photovoltaic energy and battery storage to fulfill the energy demands now and in the future. It is not just any power plant, but a symbol of inexhaustible prospect. Jan Fourie of Scatec affirms that the aim is not only to provide households with energy but also to empower communities. This project shows how renewable energy can provide a dependable source of electric capacity to the grid, displaying its reliability and strength. Renewable energy sources that can be regulated are the way of the future. Scatec is the majority shareholder possessing 51% of the equity, and the other half is owned by H1 Holdings.