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Battery energy storage systems
Battery energy storage systems (BESSs) on a standalone basis or those paired with renewable power sources play a significant role in mitigating load-shedding issues as it provides backup power when there are electricity shortages.
Technical improvements such as advancements in battery chemistries as well as increased energy density and efficiency have made it more affordable to store energy. Advancements in Cooling technologies have also improved BESS safety, with liquid coolants emerging as new technologies that can potentially play a significant role.
Creating attractive financing structures is crucial for encouraging investment and debt financing in BESS. These financing structures can include mechanisms such as power purchase agreements (PPAs), tax incentives, subsidies and innovative financing models to attract private investment and reduce the financial risks associated with energy storage projects. Currently, PPA structures dominate the market in Africa as clients prefer off-balance-sheet financing however we expect to see a shift in financial structures as the market matures.
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In Africa more than 600 million people lack access to electricity. At the current pace of electrification millions of Africans are still expected to be without electricity in 2030 unless the pace of electrification is trebled, by connecting more than 90 million people a year. Beyond electrification, African countries should also focus on reducing gaps in access to electricity between urban and rural areas through expanding the electrical grid.
Published 22 Aug 2024 in nedbank:cib/articles/energy
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Find out at the 25th edition of the Africa Energy Forum (AEF), which will be held in Nairobi, Kenya, from 20 to 23 June 2023. During the event Nedbank CIB will collaborate with other energy sector experts, regulators, utilities, developers, and institutions to identify crucial opportunities that will drive the industry forward.
Published 23 Jul 2024 in nedbank:cib/articles/sustainability
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