Redflow x10 battery South Africa

What is Redflow & how will it benefit South Africa?

The project will see Redflow’s zinc-bromine flow batteries provide energy storage for the mobile phone towers, operated by one of South Africa’s leading telcos. The towers will be owned by a local company, supported by the South African Government’s Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) affirmative action agenda.

Are Redflow batteries good for mobile phone towers?

Specialized Solar Systems Managing Director Peter Bergs said Redflow’s zinc-bromine flow batteries were ideally suited to provide energy storage for mobile phone towers, often located in remote locations.

Where do Redflow batteries come from?

Redflow has an established market for its zinc-bromine flow batteries in South Africa, which are already used by customers in manufacturing, such as Bosco Printed Circuits in Johannesburg, and local government, such as Mossel Bay Municipality in Southern Cape, as well as at residential sites.

What will Redflow do with X10 ZBM batteries?

The ultimate plan is to collaborate on the development and deployment of the X10 ZBM batteries in a large-scale project of up to 400 MWh, which will serve as a potential anchor order for Redflow’s planned Queensland factory.

How did Redflow buy telcos in South Africa?

The sale was made through Redflow’s long-term South African partner, Specialized Solar Systems (SSS), which has formed a joint venture company with specialist telco supplier Amber Energy. Called SSS Gauteng, the new company will deliver the energy storage and telecommunications skills to deploy the batteries on remote mobile phone towers.

Will Redflow supply 34mwh of battery storage for Valley Children's Hospital?

Redflow is also in talks to supply 34MWh of battery storage to the US Department of Energy for the Valley Children’s Hospital, with final contracting set to be finalised in the first half of the 2025-26 financial year.