October 14, 2026

South Africa’s state utility Eskom opens selection process for 1.5GW/21GWh pumped hydro plant

South Africa’s state utility Eskom opens selection process for 1.5GW/21GWh pumped hydro plant

🌍✨ South Africa’s state utility Eskom opens selection process for 1.5GW/21GWh pumped hydro plant

Why we’re watching: South Africa continues its push for energy storage capacity, with utility and grid operator Eskom issuing a call to work on a 21GWh pumped hydro energy storage (PHES) project.

The momentum here is practical, measurable, and worth watching closely. 💚

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  • 📌 Key signal: South Africa continues its push for energy storage capacity, with utility and grid operator Eskom issuing a call to work on a…
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Reporting curated for GreenTV. Original reporting via Energy Storage News.