Hydra Project Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage System
Sector: Solar • Location: Northern Cape, South Africa
Source: SolarQuarter
The Hydra Project is a 216 MW solar photovoltaic plant paired with a 500 MWh battery energy storage system in South Africa's Northern Cape province. It is the largest hybrid renewable energy project in Africa, combining utility-scale solar generation with battery storage to deliver dispatchable renewable electricity. The project supports South Africa's Just Energy Transition and decarbonization ef
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Solar, Power Transmission, Energy Storage, Power Generation (CCGT)
- Location
- Northern Cape, South Africa
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- SolarQuarter
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Taiyo status | Under Construction |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Hydra Project is a 216 MW solar photovoltaic plant paired with a 500 MWh battery energy storage system in South Africa's Northern Cape province. It is the largest hybrid renewable energy project in Africa, combining utility-scale solar generation with battery storage to deliver dispatchable renewable electricity. The project supports South Africa's Just Energy Transition and decarbonization efforts, supplying 75 MW of dispatchable renewable electricity to the national grid under a 20-year PPA with Eskom. It is expected to generate over 400 GWh annually, powering approximately 200,000 households. |
Original sector | Energy |
Location
Country | South Africa |
State | Northern Cape |
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Source | SolarQuarter |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Solar, Power Transmission, Energy Storage, Power Generation (CCGT) |
Article published date | 2026-07-19 |
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