IEHL Energy

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

01.

Maboneng BESS 0.1 is a 400MW/ 600MWh grid-scale battery storage project; it is a pilot energy storage project which is set to be deployed in Johannesburg South Africa.

02.

Maboneng BESS 0.1 will deliver clean energy to more than 1, 6 Million Johannesburg homes, and reach over 6 Million people.

03.

Maboneng 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/ 624MWh Total Capacity
2.6 MW / 3.9 MWh per Container Battery Storage Unit
160 x Units
10, 000 M2 Land
4 x Strategic Johannesburg Locations

Our strategic locations provide easy access to the local grid network.

The City of Johannesburg presents a unique opportunity to pilot the Maboneng BESS 1 Project as it is known as the economic hub of Southern Africa and the wealthiest city in Africa.

Maboneng BESS 0.1 will support Johannesburg’s clean energy transition and secure reliable and affordable power for Johannesburg 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 Maboneng BESS 1 Project is expected to deliver over 100 jobs during construction and 10 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.