penol energy - Selected Project Experience
Mpika Solar PV Power Project (45 MW + 270 MWh BESS)
Project Overview
The Mpika Solar PV Power Project was developed as a hybrid solar-plus-storage facility intended to improve grid reliability while delivering competitively priced renewable energy. Large-scale battery storage was incorporated to enhance dispatch flexibility and support peak demand periods.
Penol Energy’s Role
Penol Energy provided feasibility-level technical, economic, and financial advisory services focused on PV–BESS configuration, battery sizing, and system performance assessment.
Key Activities
- PV plant configuration and energy yield estimation
- Battery energy storage sizing and optimization
- Dispatch modeling to assess flexibility benefits
- Assessment of system losses and operational constraints
Outcomes
The analysis supported IPP investment decision-making and engagement with financiers by demonstrating the potential bankability benefits of integrated storage.
Nsongwe–Mukuni Solar PV Power Project (50 MW + 270 MWh BESS)
Project Overview
The Nsongwe–Mukuni Solar PV Power Project was structured as a large hybrid solar and battery storage facility designed to provide both energy delivery and grid-support services.
Penol Energy’s Role
Penol Energy supported feasibility-level studies with particular emphasis on battery storage sizing, operational use-case assessment, and financing readiness.
Key Activities
- Storage duration and capacity assessment
- Grid-support and operational use-case evaluation
- PV–BESS operational modelling
- Financial and economic analysis
Outcomes
The assignment clarified the value of storage relative to cost and supported informed project structuring for investor and donor engagement.
Savoy Farm Solar PV Project (25 MW)
Project Overview
The Savoy Farm Solar PV Project was an early-stage utility-scale solar development requiring a comprehensive feasibility assessment.
Penol Energy’s Role
Penol Energy undertook a full feasibility study covering technical concept development, solar resource assessment, and economic viability analysis.
Key Activities
- Plant configuration definition
- Solar resource and yield assessment
- Technical risk identification
- Economic and viability analysis
Outcomes
The feasibility study provided a structured basis for progressing development and engaging stakeholders.