Renewables.digital currently lists 3 Battery Storage (BESS) transactions in Africa between May 2026 and September 2026, with a combined capacity of 699 MW, led by South Africa (2) and Zambia (1). The most active companies are A.P. Moller Capital (1), Mainstream Renewable Power (1), Norsk Renewables (1) and SolarAfrica (1). The most recent deal is “Sturdee Energy Acquires 200 MW Masaiti Wind Project in Copperbelt, Zambia from Upepo Energy” (7 September 2026).
3Transactions
699 MWTotal capacity
2Countries
2With PPA
May 2026 – September 2026Period
Key facts
3 transactions between May 2026 and September 2026, 699 MW in total (average 350 MW per deal)
How many Battery Storage (BESS) transactions in Africa are listed?
Renewables.digital currently lists 3 Battery Storage (BESS) transactions in Africa between May 2026 and September 2026, with a combined capacity of 699 MW.
Who are the most active buyers of Battery Storage (BESS) in Africa?
A.P. Moller Capital (1), SolarAfrica (1) and Sturdee Energy (1) (number of deals).
Who are the most active sellers?
Mainstream Renewable Power (1), Norsk Renewables (1) and Upepo Holdings (1) (number of deals).
What is the largest of the Battery Storage (BESS) transactions in Africa?
A.P. Moller Capital Acquires Mainstream Renewable Power South Africa, a 148 MW Operating Platform with 11.6 GW Pipeline with 499 MW (17 June 2026).
Sturdee Energy has acquired the 200 MW Masaiti Wind Project in Mpongwe District, Copperbelt Province, Zambia from Upepo Energy, marking its first entry into the Zambian market. The late-stage development project will connect to ZESCO's 330 kV grid and is planned to be supplemented with solar PV and BESS to deliver 24-hour renewable energy. Sturdee will take full ownership at the start of construction.
A.P. Moller Capital's Emerging Markets Infrastructure Fund II has agreed to acquire 100% of Mainstream Renewable Power South Africa, an established renewable energy developer with 148 MW of operating and in-construction assets, 351 MW of construction-ready projects, and an 11.6 GW development pipeline across solar, wind and battery storage. The transaction is subject to regulatory approval.
SolarAfrica has entered into an agreement to acquire the Nyakallo solar and BESS project in Limpopo, South Africa from Norsk Renewables. Located within an Eskom transmission corridor, the project avoids long-lead transmission upgrades and is expected to evacuate power from H2 2028. Norsk Renewables will continue as development partner through financial close and construction.
Data as of 2 October 2026. The overview covers the transactions currently listed in the Renewables.digital database; each deal links to its original public source.
