IEHL Energy

We’re connecting our clean energy solutions to communities across Africa.

01.

Mitford BESS 0.1 is a 416MW/ 1664MWh grid-scale battery storage project; it is a pilot energy storage project which is set to be deployed in Queenstown/Komani, South Africa.

02.

Mitford BESS 0.1 will deliver clean energy to more than 1, 6 Million South African homes, and reach over 6 Million people.

03.

Mitford BESS 0.1 will serve as a benchmark to scale, penetrate new markets, and introduce our green energy and energy storage solutions around Africa.

Specification

416MW/ 1664 MWh Total Capacity
2.6 MW / 3.9 MWh per Container Battery Storage Unit
160 x Units
410 Hectares Land
Strategic Location in Queenstown/ Komani, 325 Hassfontein Mond, Portion 9 & 10

Our strategic location provides easy access to the local grid network.

Queenstown, South Africa, presents a unique opportunity to pilot the Mitford BESS 1 Project—what makes this location particularly compelling is its strategic position, strong regional connectivity and development potential.

Mitford BESS 0.1 will support South Africans clean energy transition and secure reliable and affordable power for South African citizens, contributing positively to the Government’s program to meet its renewable energy target of 50% by 2030.

Benefits

For electricity consumers

Reduced electricity prices for energy consumers through enabling more power to come from wind and solar capturing.

Solve the problem of solar and wind power energy storage by storing energy at peak performance and releasing it at peak demand.

Increasing competition and pushing electricity prices down.

Increasing the reliability of the grid and help to prevent blackouts.

For the economy

The Mitford BESS 1 Project is expected to deliver over 1000 jobs during construction and over 100 full time permanent jobs.

It will also provide opportunities for local suppliers, businesses, schools and community groups.

For the local community

An annual Community Fund will be established for the life of the project. This will provide grants to local community organizations and education projects.
School and community groups will also be able to learn about battery technology and our future energy system.
We will develop skills that will benefit the community.