What is Bess & how will it impact Bangladesh?

With Bangladesh's electricity demand expected to reach 32 gigawatts (GW) by 2030, the introduction of BESS is seen as a crucial advancement for modernizing and stabilizing the national power grid. BREB, having nearly achieved universal electrification, will use this project to provide more reliable power, especially during peak demand periods.

Can energy storage be used in Bangladesh?

Concluded in May 2023, the assignment assessed available energy storage technologies, evaluated the role of energy storage in the current grid conditions, identified potential storage locations, analysed energy storage requirements under variable renewable energy (VRE) integration, and developed a roadmap for energy storage in Bangladesh.

What can be done about grid connected energy storage in Bangla-Desh?

Limited experience and knowledge of grid connected energy storage in Bangla-desh. Early-stage pilot programmes such as the planned 2MW grid connected BESS funded by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) would further support capacity building and knowledge transfer. 3.3.

How much storage capacity will be provided by Bess system?

The BESS system, which will be deployed in four Power Distribution Societies (PBSs)-Dhaka PBS-1, Narsingdi PBS-1, Mymensingh PBS-2, and Kishoreganj PBS-will deliver 8 MW of storage capacity in each PBS, totaling 32 MW as a pilot basis Project.

What is the financial model for EV-Bess deployment in Bangladesh?

The current financial model for EV-BESS deploy-ment in Bangladesh relies on a service payment to EV-BESS projects. This payment model does not create bankable projects due to the lack of any long-term fixed revenue streams. However, additional commercial revenue streams may be leveraged to improve commercial viability of these projects.

Will European Union fund energy storage in Bangladesh?

Bangladesh government and potential investors into energy storage were handed European Union-funded roadmap for the technology’s development.