South Africa Prioritises Battery Storage and Gas Power
arge-scale battery energy storage systems could play an important role in strengthening South Africa's electricity supply as the government prioritises new energy infrastructure South Africa Prioritises Battery Storage and Gas Power JOHANNESBURG, 9 October 2026 — South Africa is moving ahead with plans to strengthen its electricity system by prioritising large-scale battery storage and gas-fired power generation projects. The announcement, reported by Reuters on 7 October, forms part of the government's broader strategy to improve energy security, modernise electricity infrastructure and support economic activity. The plan includes 9.6 gigawatts (GW) of planned battery storage and gas-to-power capacity, although the announcement does not mean that all this capacity is already operational. Government Focuses on Energy Security South Africa has faced longstanding challenges in its electricity sector, including ageing infrastructure, generation constraints and the need for addit...