Core Viewpoint - Africa is emerging as a hotbed for energy storage, with significant growth expected in the sector, driven by increasing demand and clear application scenarios [2][12]. Group 1: Market Growth and Potential - The World Bank and AFDB project that Africa's cumulative energy storage capacity could exceed 50GWh by 2030, indicating a substantial growth trajectory [2][12]. - In 2024, Africa's energy storage capacity is expected to reach 1.64GWh, representing a nearly tenfold year-on-year increase [2]. - The African energy storage market is characterized by diverse projects, with over 18GWh of storage projects currently under development, including grid-level and mining applications [14]. Group 2: Company Activities and Developments - Lixin Energy has shipped a 23MWh energy storage project to Chad, which will support a UN-backed solar-storage integration project, potentially meeting the annual electricity needs of 20,000 households [3][5]. - Tianneng Energy has launched its first liquid-cooled energy storage unit in South Africa, designed for high-temperature and dusty environments, and has signed a five-year procurement agreement to supply 2,000 units [6][9]. - Boreton has signed a procurement contract worth approximately 3.2 billion yuan for energy storage systems to support a microgrid project in the Democratic Republic of Congo [10]. Group 3: Strategic Moves by Chinese Companies - Chinese energy storage companies are actively expanding into the African market through project deliveries, order acquisitions, and local manufacturing [12][14]. - Companies like Chuangneng New Energy and Zhiguang Electric have secured significant contracts in Africa, indicating a robust interest in the region [14][16]. - The establishment of a battery energy storage system manufacturing plant in Egypt by Sungrow aims to produce 10GWh annually, further solidifying China's presence in the African energy storage sector [14].

Group 1 - The core announcement is about Boreton's indirect non-wholly owned subsidiary, AFRICA POWER PLATFORM II LIMITED, entering into a procurement contract for energy storage system equipment with independent third party GREEN POWER TECHNOLOGIE for the Kwasi microgrid project in the Democratic Republic of the Congo [1] - The total contract value is approximately €38.55 million, equivalent to about RMB 320 million, excluding VAT [1] - An advance payment of 30% of the contract amount is to be made on the date of signing, with monthly prepayments scheduled from June 30, 2026, to March 30, 2027 [1] - The procurement includes energy storage battery cabinets, PCS and brackets, photovoltaic inverters, and related services [1]

格隆汇2月11日丨博雷顿(01333.HK)发布公告，2026年2月10日，公司的间接非全资附属公司AFRICA POWER PLATFORM II LIMITED("非洲电力平台公司"或"采购方"，由公司拥有其99%权益)与一名独立 第三方GREEN POWER TECHNOLOGIE("绿色电力科技公司"或"供应商")订立了一份储能系统设备采购 合同，内容有关刚果(金)如瓦西微电网项目的设备采购、供应及相关服务。同日，公司(作为担保人)就 采购方在采购合同项下的付款义务向供应商出具了一份不可撤销的连带责任保证函。 根据披露，合同标的包括为刚果(金)如瓦西建设的微电网项目(包括118MW光伏电站及330MWh储能设 施)采购相关设备及服务。采购产品主要包括储能电池柜、PCS及支架、光伏逆变器、辅助变压器、智 能电站管理系统、微网控制器及相关软件，以及必要的辅料与备件。合同总价约为3855.16万欧元(相当 于约人民币3.20亿元，不含增值税)，另需支付初始保证固定利率为2.75%的利息费用74.21万欧元(相当 于约人民币615.96万元)。 ...

Core Viewpoint - The company Borayton (01333) has announced a procurement contract for energy storage system equipment related to the microgrid project in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, indicating a strategic move into renewable energy solutions [1] Group 1: Contract Details - The contract was signed on February 10, 2026, between the company's indirect non-wholly owned subsidiary, AFRICA POWER PLATFORM II LIMITED, and an independent third party, GREEN POWER TECHNOLOGIE [1] - The procurement includes energy storage battery cabinets, PCS and brackets, photovoltaic inverters, auxiliary transformers, smart power station management systems, microgrid controllers, and related software, along with necessary auxiliary materials and spare parts [1] Group 2: Financial Guarantees - The company has issued an irrevocable joint liability guarantee letter to the supplier for the payment obligations of the purchaser under the procurement contract [1]

智通财经APP讯，博雷顿(01333)发布公告，于2026年2月10日，公司间接非全资附属公司 AFRICA POWER PLATFORM II LIMITED(非洲电力平台公司，作为采购方)与一名独立第三方GREEN POWER TECHNOLOGIE(绿色电力科技公司，作为供应商)订立了一份储能系统设备采购合同，内容有关刚果 (金)如瓦西微电网项目的设备采购、供应及相关服务。同日，公司(作为担保人)就采购方在采购合同项 下的付款义务向供应商出具了一份不可撤销的连带责任保证函。采购产品主要包括储能电池柜、PCS及 支架、光伏逆变器、辅助变压器、智能电站管理系统、微网控制器及相关软件，以及必要的辅料与备 件。 ...