TotalEnergies signs 20‑year PPA with Eskom for 75 MW dispatchable power from Hydra hybrid project

Type: Ppa · Technology: Hybrid · Country: South Africa · Capacity: 75 MW · Announced: 2026-07-30

TotalEnergies signed a 20‑year power purchase agreement with Eskom to supply 75 MW of dispatchable renewable electricity. The electricity will be generated from the 216 MW solar‑plus‑500 MWh battery hybrid project in the Northern Cape. The agreement delivers over 400 GWh per year, enough for about 200 000 households. The deal strengthens South Africa’s energy security and supports decarbonisation of Eskom’s generation mix. The PPA runs from 5:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. daily under the 20‑year term. No financial value disclosed; the parties did not name advisors.

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