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:

ESA deploys large-scale BESS to help stabilise national grids, enable renewable firming, and provide clean, low-cost peak power. We are currently developing projects in Malawi (60MW/240MWh) and Kenya (120MW/480MWh), with a broader development pipeline across Sub-Saharan Africa.

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

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

Updates and Insights

News

February 2025 - Publication of the EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) tender for our 60MW/240MWh BESS project in Lilongwe, Malawi.

News

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!