What is Southeast Asia's largest energy storage system?

Sembcorp Industries (Sembcorp) and Singapore’s Energy Market Authority (EMA) have officially opened what is being touted as Southeast Asia’s largest energy storage system. The Sembcorp energy storage system (ESS) spans two hectares of land in the Banyan and Sakra region on Jurong Island, southwest of the main island of Singapore.

Is Southeast Asia a good place to invest in energy storage?

Image: ACEN. There has been an uptick in energy storage investment in Southeast Asia, a region still largely powered by coal and experiencing high growth in population and energy demand. Andy Colthorpe speaks with companies working to establish a framework of opportunities in the region.

Will Sembcorp build Southeast Asia's largest energy storage system?

Sembcorp Successfully Commissions Southeast Asia’s largest Energy Storage System”, December 23, 2022. Based on independent assurance provider DNV’s global database of 4,210 ESS projects totalling 32GWh and publicly available information as of January 5, 2023 for a comparable size utility-scale ESS (same or higher rating and same design).

How will Bess help Southeast Asia reshape the energy landscape?

By providing flexible, reliable, and scalable power, BESS enables Southeast Asia to overcome traditional infrastructure limitations and embrace a sustainable future. What role will BESS play in reshaping Southeast Asia’s energy landscape? Explore the insights here.

Does Singapore need energy storage systems?

The Energy Market Authority (EMA), a statutory board under the Singapore Ministry of Trade and Industry, is taking proactive steps to encourage the deployment of energy storage systems across the island. Various statutory papers have been published to provide clarity on the deployment of ESS in Singapore and the current regulatory framework.