Safety fears raised over RES battery storage plant plans

The construction of a planned power storage station for renewable energy in the Rotseri area of Alambra may pose risks to public health and the environment, the Federation of Environmental Organisations (Opok) warned on Thursday.

“[The permits were granted] without substantial information or consultation with the local community, the municipality or the local government,” Opok said.

It alleged that the residents were not accurately informed about the construction plans for the storage unit in their direct neighbourhood.