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We Are Setting the Standard for Battery Energy Storage Logistics in Africa
The world is speeding towards cleaner energy, and at the heart of this shift are powerful Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). But how do you safely get these massive, complex batteries to some of Africa’s most remote locations? That’s where the story gets interesting. For countries and businesses navigating energy unpredictability, this isn’t just an option, it’s essential. And we are proud to be the ones delivering this essential infrastructure.
A Proven Track Record in the Biggest BESS Projects in Africa
Access World has been at the front of this change. We ran Africa’s first large-scale BESS project in 2021. It was a milestone 547 MW operation that opened the door to a new era of clean-energy logistics on the continent. Access World has now finished several high-capacity projects in the region, which together make it possible to store and move about 1 GW of renewable power capacity.
This rapid growth has cemented our reputation as the most experienced BESS logistics partner on the continent. EPCs and developers trust us to provide a seamless, end-to-end service. Our integrated approach guarantees that every component arrives at the job site securely and on schedule.
The difference we provide? End-to-End Solutions.
Our capability is built on two pillars; our infrastructure and our methodology. For every BESS project, our team executes a meticulous plan specifically catered to every project, thus we:
Maintain Total Control: We manage the entire journey from port to site, by overseeing FOB processes, customs clearance, and staging with unwavering attention.
Ensure Precision Placement: Through our network of qualified partners, we deliver specialized rigging to guarantee the safe and precise installation of every battery unit.
Prioritise Safety: We proactively manage risk by working with licensed transporters specifically trained in lithium safety protocols.
Deliver Custom Solutions: We create tailored method statements and route studies for each individual project, because no two logistics challenges are the same.
Supporting this is our strategic advantage: Our Durban facility boasts the most port-side BESS storage space in Africa, having simultaneously staged over 100 battery units, a feat that underscores our massive capacity.
A Growing Market…
Over the next ten years, the BESS market is expecting growth of 20% over the world, reaching a value of up to USD 20 billion. There is no doubt: countries are speeding up the use of hybrid energy models that combine solar, wind, and storage to ensure long-term grid stability and resilience.
In this fast-paced world, Access World’s profound knowledge of the sector, and technological skills give us the edge. Our customers depend on us for more than just moving equipment. They also count on us to assist them in planning; from identifying port capacity and commodity constraints, to suggesting the best ways to move cargo out of gauge and abnormal cargo.
You Can Build on Our Proven Experience
At our core is a dedicated project facing highly skilled and experienced renewable energy team; a specialised group of individuals with years of hands-on experience in complex industrial logistics. The success of every project is backed by our standardised protocols for handling, transport, and rigging. Protocols refined on some of the continent’s most ambitious renewable energy installations.
Very few companies can claim our level of practical insight, operational scope, and proven execution record.
“Over time we have made perfection our main goal by not only understanding the inner detail of moving BESS cargo from country to another, but also understanding engineer EPC requirements and onsite capabilities, by defining these processes we feel that we are Global market contenders with a strong position and proven track record” says Theuns de Vries, our Global Commercial Head Renewable Energy. “Our experience is proven. We don’t just move cargo; we move the future of energy.”