Battery Storage (BESS) Transactions in South Africa
Renewables.digital currently lists 2 Battery Storage (BESS) transactions in South Africa between May 2026 and June 2026, with a combined capacity of 499 MW. Companies involved include A.P. Moller Capital (1), Mainstream Renewable Power (1), Norsk Renewables (1) and SolarAfrica (1). Development status: Operational (1) and Under Development (1). The most recent deal is “A.P. Moller Capital Acquires Mainstream Renewable Power South Africa, a 148 MW Operating Platform with 11.6 GW Pipeline” (17 June 2026).
2Transactions
499 MWTotal capacity
3Technologies
1With PPA
May 2026 – June 2026Period
All Battery Storage (BESS) transactions in South Africa
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 30 September 2026. The overview covers the transactions currently listed in the Renewables.digital database; each deal links to its original public source.
