What is Singapore's biggest battery storage project?

Singapore has surpassed its 2025 energy storage deployment target three years early, with the official opening of the biggest battery storage project in Southeast Asia. The opening was hosted by the 200MW/285MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) project’s developer Sembcorp, together with Singapore’s Energy Market Authority (EMA).

Does Singapore have a battery energy storage system?

Of the 11 ASEAN members, Singapore is taking the lead in the battery energy storage systems (BESS) space. Earlier this year, the city-state launched the region’s largest battery energy storage system (BESS).

Does ASEAN need energy storage?

The ASEAN bloc has set the targets of 23% renewable energy in its Total Primary Energy Supply (TPES) and 35% renewable energy in ASEAN installed power capacity by 2025. This means that energy storage is required. Additionally, without BESS acceptance on a larger level, the needed funds won’t materialise, and fewer BESS will be built.

What is a battery energy storage system?

A battery energy storage system is a power station that uses batteries to store excess energy. A BESS is a potential unsung hero in the world’s efforts to pivot to more renewable energy sources in the power sector.

Why is ASEAN falling behind in technology implementation?

However, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) bloc is falling behind in technology implementation due to a lack of awareness and policy initiatives. Of the 11 ASEAN members, Singapore is taking the lead in the battery energy storage systems (BESS) space.

Where does lithium ion storage come from?

Most of this is derived frompumped hydro storage but battery storage is starting to become a more popular choice. 70 percent of the 141.5 MW of lithium ion (li-ion) storage projects in the pipeline is in the Philippines (100 MW) with the remainder located in China.