North africa energy storage box

Why does North Africa need a backup power system?

The industry needs hardware, software and international standards – and on top of all this, there is an increasing requirement for power to come from renewable sources. North Africa is witnessing a rising number of refinery green- and brownfield projects, which will warrant an increase in backup power requirements.

Should North Africa export clean electricity to Europe?

North Africa has enormous renewable energy potential, particularly in solar and wind power, whose surplus could be easily exported to Europe. Clean electricity from North Africa would be an important medium-term option to help diversify Europe’s energy mix and reduce reliance on imported fossil fuels in the long term.

What is the Drakensberg pumped storage scheme?

Designed to generate electricity for 10 hours per day through its four 250 MW turbine generators, the Drakensberg Pumped Storage Scheme is an energy storage facility, situated in the northern parts of the Drakensberg Mountain range of South Africa, which provides up to 27.6 GWh of electricity storage.

How will the North African battery market grow in 2027?

The North African battery market is expected to rise at a CAGR of more than 9% between 2019 and 2027, driven by the increasing adoption of renewable energy in the region and rapidly growing telecom and database sectors.

Which North African countries need backup power?

Populous North African countries such as Egypt, Algeria, Sudan and Morocco are experiencing rapid urban growth, and their IT sector is expanding exponentially. As a result, both require extensive access to continuous power, which can only be achieved with reliable sources of critical backup power.

Is Steg building a hydro energy storage plant in Tunisia?

Tunisian utility STEG is planning to build a 400-600MW pumped hydro energy storage plant, for a 2029 commissioning date, and is currently undertaking studies for the project.