SMA Altenso is strengthening its position in the global energy storage and solar market through the delivery of major utility scale projects in Europe while accelerating its expansion across Africa.
At the Cleve Hill site in Kent in the United Kingdom, construction is underway on a 150 megawatt battery energy storage system with 300 megawatt hours of capacity, developed alongside a 373 megawatt peak solar park. Due to limited space on site, key system components were installed using a dedicated rail based approach, enabling precise positioning under challenging conditions.
SMA Altenso is supplying its large scale storage solution to the project, including 48 medium voltage power stations equipped with Sunny Central Storage inverters, as well as the SMA Power Plant Manager and SMA Hybrid Monitoring platform. System integration and on site services are being delivered by SMA Altenso in collaboration with SMA Solar UK and Ireland. The project also features custom designed green medium voltage power stations, developed to meet customer specifications and create a distinctive visual identity on site.
According to the company, the Cleve Hill development demonstrates how advanced battery storage, smart engineering and tailored solutions can support grid flexibility and long term renewable energy resilience.
Alongside its European activities, SMA Altenso is gaining momentum in Africa, where it has been selected as the preferred supplier for a landmark utility scale solar and storage project in Angola. The hybrid solar photovoltaic and battery solution is delivering reliable clean electricity to more than 136,000 people in previously unserved areas.
SMA Altenso BESS in Angola. Image credit: SMA Altenso
Portuguese infrastructure company MCA Group has officially inaugurated Africa’s largest off grid solar photovoltaic park in Cazombo, located in the newly established province of Moxico Leste. The hybrid facility combines a 25 megawatt peak solar plant with a 75 megawatt hour battery energy storage system, providing round the clock power to an isolated community beyond the reach of the national grid.
The project forms part of Angola’s national electrification programme, which aims to expand access to sustainable energy across remote towns and villages. SMA Altenso is supplying advanced power conversion systems and fully customised battery containers for the project, designed for continuous power availability, grid forming operation and reliable performance in demanding environments. The system also includes black start functionality, allowing automatic restart following outages.
The Altenso team in Cape Town. Image credit: Altenso
To support its long term growth strategy in the region, SMA Altenso has established Altenso Africa Proprietary Limited in South Africa. The move marks a significant step in expanding the company’s large scale energy solutions business across Sub Saharan Africa.
With its new regional base, Altenso plans to support both industrial and utility scale clean energy developments across Africa, offering full system integration, project development and tailored solutions for markets facing grid instability and rising power demand.
For enquiries, please email the Altenso team in Cape Town at:  Africa@SMA-Altenso.com
Author: Bryan Groenendaal

 






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