Nefco finances Kyoto Group''s thermal energy solution
Kyoto Group''s Heatcube, a thermal energy storage (TES) solution, provides a sustainable and cost-effective alternative by capturing and storing abundant but variable energy from sources such as solar and wind.
GEI and YEO developing solar-plus-storage project in
Zambian developer GEI Power and Turkish energy technology firm YEO are aiming to have a 60MWp PV, 20MWh BESS project in Zambia online by September 2025. The project will require US$65 million of
GEI Commissions Solar and Storage Project in Zambia
The Ministry of Energy announced that by September 2025, GEI Power and YEO aim to have a 60MWp solar PV and 20MWh BESS project operational in Zambia. This endeavour — requiring an investment of $65
Why Kyoto chose molten salt for Heatcube
We at Kyoto believe in molten salts as the preferred heat transfer and storage medium for our Heatcube because they are highly suitable for storing and deploying a stable load of heat on demand, are reliable, cost
Developer GEI and EPC firm YEO launching solar-plus
The Ministry''s announcement didn''t reveal the MW power of the battery energy storage system (BESS), only its 20MWh energy storage capacity. GEI''s website says its offtaker will be a ''Zambia state utility and mining firm''.
Kyoto Group Spain is launched
"By acquiring Mercury Energy we are able to grow our team of skilled engineers with in-depth knowledge about thermal storage, molten salt and steam-generation, together with significant molten salt IPR." says Bjarke
5 FAQs about [Kyoto energy storage Zambia]
Will gei power be Zambia's first solar plant with battery storage?
Turkey’s YEO is partnering with Zambian sustainable energy company GEI Power to develop a 60 MW/20 MWh solar plant with battery storage in Choma district, southern Zambia. The facility has been touted as Zambia’s first solar plant with battery storage.
Why is Zyambo preparing a new power plant in Zambia?
Zambian Ministry of Energy Permanent Secretary Francesca Chisangano Zyambo has urged the two parties to move quickly to commission the project, as the facility will be important for mitigating power shortages in the country.
How can Kyoto Group help businesses achieve sustainability goals?
Kyoto Group can play a vital role in helping businesses to achieve their sustainability goals and contribute to the UN Global Compact's efforts to promote sustainable and responsible business practices.
Who is Kyoto Group?
Kyoto Group is a Norwegian company founded in 2016 to capture and manage the abundant energy from the sun and wind, and apply it to reduce the CO2 footprint for industrial process heat. Join our mailing list. Kyoto produces a thermal battery, Heatcube, which replaces oil, gas or diesel burners currently on site, and is charged using electricity.
How much solar power does Zambia have?
Zambia's installed solar capacity stood at 124 MW at the end of 2023, according to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). In April, Canadian developer SkyPower Global signed a 1 GW power purchase agreement with state-owned utility Zambia Electricity Supply Corp. This content is protected by copyright and may not be reused.