Powering Africa with Sustainable Energy Storage Solutions
We deploy utility-scale energy storage to power transformational growth across Africa
Who We Are:
Energy Storage Africa (ESA) is delivering the future of energy for Africa with Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). Founded by a team of highly experienced energy, finance and social impact professionals, we develop, construct, own, and operate large-scale BESS, positioning us at the forefront of Africa's energy revolution.
What We Do:
Quick Project Highlights
60MW BESS, Malawi: Expected COD 2027
$170m+ Capital Raised
90+ Malawi jobs to be created in pre-construction and construction phases
Our Team
Michael Cupit | CEO
Dave Edwards | CFO
Allyson Thirkell | CIO
Maria Msiska | Country Director (MW)
Caroline Nongwa | Senior Operations Manager (MW)
Our Investment Values
“Our operations are guided by an ethos which incorporates the respective country’s national priorities into the design of the BESS facilities.” Michael, CEO
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Investing in green infrastructure and supporting global and national climate change targets
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Improving access to affordable power for all by selling power at the lowest tariff achievable
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Transparent and fair investment sharing benefit and financial models with our customers.
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Shaping opportunities for respective countries to join regional power pools (e.g. SAPP and EAPP) and establish a trading vehicle for power in their countries.
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Unlocking further investment in renewable energy (wind and solar) without risk of destabilising the grid
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Providing reliable energy by storing power to support the commercial sector throughout the day for uninterrupted production lines.
Supplying peak electricity to small business reducing their reliance on diesel generators thus saving money to invest in equipment and appliances for growth and jobs.
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Applying the highest standards of environmental and social impact mitigation as well as proactively investing in development that promotes economic empowerment particularly for women and youth and creates an environment of opportunity for all.
Updates and Insights
News
February 2025 - Publication of the EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) tender for our 60MW/240MWh BESS project in Lilongwe, Malawi.
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November 2024 - Part of the completed security fence; the entrance to the Nkhoma BESSS project site and our solar-powered gatehouse.
BESS Overview
Learn more about BESS and how the technology is changing power systems and lives!