Tubatse pumped-storage system project, South Africa
Name of the Project
Tubatse pumped-storage system project.
Location
Elias Motsoaledi local municipality in Limpopo, South Africa.
Project Owner/s
Eskom.
Project Description
The project entails the construction of a mega installation with a power generation capacity of 1.5 GW (4 × 375 MW units) and a storage capacity of 21 GWh.
Potential Job Creation
Not stated.
Capital Expenditure
Eskom and Agence Française de Développement signed a R125-million grant agreement in November 2024 to support Eskom in the development of the project.
Planned Start/End Date
The project is expected to be implemented between 2025 and 2033.
Latest Developments
Eskom plans to develop Tubatse as a public–private partnership and intends to procure the services of a transaction adviser to conduct a thorough private-sector participation feasibility study and business case in the first quarter of 2026.
The transaction adviser will support Eskom in procuring a private developer for the project’s implementation.
Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
No details available.
Contact Details for Project Information
Eskom media desk or email mediadesk@eskom.co.za.
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