Michael Cupit
Energy developer focused on battery energy storage in sub-Saharan Africa, leading projects in Malawi and Kenya and experienced in project development, finance, and operations in frontier power markets.
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Mar 31, 2026 • 42min
Africa's Battery Storage Opportunity - Energy Storage Africa
Michael Cupit, an energy developer building battery storage projects in Malawi and Kenya, shares on-the-ground realities. He discusses why Africa is leapfrogging fossil grids and the commercial case for renewables-plus-storage. Hear comparisons of South Africa, Malawi and Kenya grids. He outlines long finance timelines, the role of DFIs and guarantees, and the challenge of building local O&M capability.
Mar 31, 2026 • 42min
Africa's Battery Storage Opportunity - Energy Storage Africa
Michael Cupit, a developer of battery energy storage projects in Malawi and Kenya, explains why Africa is a huge, misunderstood battery market. He outlines real-world risks, how contracted 15–20 year capacity deals differ from merchant markets, and why grids can be built renewables-first. He also covers financing with DFIs and guarantees, China’s changing role, and the challenge of building local O&M capability.
