Hybrid energy is no longer an emerging trend. Large-scale solar and storage integration is already reshaping how the industry delivers reliable, dispatchable power.

In the latest issue of PES Solar, Casper Johansen, Senior Project Engineer at TGS | Prediktor, shares insights from Scatec’s groundbreaking Kenhardt project in South Africa, one of the world’s largest hybrid solar and battery installations.

The project demonstrates how real-time data infrastructure, forecasting, and unified control are critical for making hybrid systems work at scale. As Casper explains:

“The biggest lesson is that data is no longer just a support feature; it is fundamental. Hybrid systems must be treated as part of an integrated, responsive energy ecosystem.”

From portfolio-level visibility to smarter forecasting, Kenhardt sets a new benchmark for hybrid operations and shows what’s possible when solar and storage are truly integrated.

Download the full PES Solar interview with Casper Johansen to explore all the lessons from Kenhardt here.

Inside the Evolution of Hybrid Energy Systems: Lessons from Scatec’s Kenhardt Project

“The biggest lesson is that data is no longer just a support feature; it is fundamental. Hybrid systems must be treated as part of an integrated, responsive energy ecosystem.”