Mercury Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Project
Sector: Energy Storage • Location: Viljoenskroon, Free State, South Africa
Source: Africa Private Equity News
The Mercury 76MW / 304MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project developed by Mulilo Energy Holdings is designed to provide 76MW of contracted capacity with an energy storage capability of 304MWh. It is located in the Viljoenskroon area of South Africa's Free State province and will connect via the Mercury Main Transmission Substation. The project operates under a 15-year power purchase agre
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Energy Storage, Power Generation (CCGT)
- Location
- Viljoenskroon, Free State, South Africa
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Africa Private Equity News
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Taiyo status | Closed |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Mercury 76MW / 304MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project developed by Mulilo Energy Holdings is designed to provide 76MW of contracted capacity with an energy storage capability of 304MWh. It is located in the Viljoenskroon area of South Africa's Free State province and will connect via the Mercury Main Transmission Substation. The project operates under a 15-year power purchase agreement with the National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA) and aims to strengthen grid stability, support renewable energy integration, and contribute to local economic development within the Moqhaka Local Municipality. |
Original sector | Energy |
Location
Country | South Africa |
State | Free State |
City | Viljoenskroon |
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Source | Africa Private Equity News |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Energy Storage, Power Generation (CCGT) |
Article published date | 2026-04-25 |
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