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Does Thailand need a battery energy storage system?

Thailand may lack the Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) necessary to navigate supply and demand challenges. The 2024 PDP draft included 10,000 MW of BESS, but this may see the country struggle to fulfil carbon neutrality and Net Zero commitments over the coming decades.

Can Bess create business opportunities in Thailand?

Watcharin Boonyarit, director of solar energy development at the Department of Alternative Energy Development and Efficiency, noted the potential for BESS to create business opportunities as Thailand transitions to renewable power sources. “We should not only import BESS but also consider new investment projects in this battery business.”

What is battery energy storage systems (Bess)?

Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and related solutions are critical for Asian countries to reach stated renewable energy targets. Many governments have already identified this need and are implementing or planning programmes to create favourable market entry conditions for foreign businesses.

What does Bess stand for?

Sungrow cooperated with Super Energy to build Southeast Asian battery energy storage system (BESS) project. Sungrow will supply the comprehensive PV plus BESS solution, comprising of 49.01 MW PV inverter solutions and 45 MW/136.24 MWh battery energy storage system. This project is planned to start in April 2022, and will be commercial in December.

How many Bess projects were approved in Thailand in 2022?

In 2022, the Thai government approved 24 BESS projects, all of which were located alongside solar operations. Their total combined storage capacity was 994 MW. Interestingly, this allowed generators to sign semi-firm power purchase agreements (PPAs) with the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) with minimum availability guarantees.

Which countries are launching Bess solutions in Southeast Asia?

China is the most significant BESS player with Japan, India, and South Korea also making promising inroads. Several countries in Southeast Asia are increasingly exploring BESS solutions as the technology costs have fallen. Here are a few market situations worth monitoring.