Mongolia s new energy storage plant is operational

What will the planned battery energy storage system in Mongolia be?

A planned battery energy storage system for Mongolia will be the largest of its type in the world and provide a blueprint for other developing countries to follow as they decarbonize their power systems.

Will Mongolia's new battery energy storage system bring back blue skies?

A new ADB-backed battery energy storage system in Mongolia will help bring back blue skies to Mongolia’s urban areas by putting the decarbonization of the energy sector on track and unlocking renewable energy potential.

Is Mongolia's energy sector dependent on coal?

Mongolia’s energy sector is dependent on coal, accounting for about two thirds of Mongolia’s greenhouse gas emissions. The world’s largest battery energy storage system planned in Mongolia with ADB backing will provide a blueprint for other developing countries to decarbonize power systems.

What is a challenge in Mongolia's renewable energy generation?

One of the challenges in Mongolia is the variability of renewable energy generation and the lack of regulation reserve. The country’s first utility-scale advanced BESS with a capacity of 125 MW/160 MWh is being financed by an ADB loan of $100 million and grant of $3 million from the High-Level Technology Fund approved in April 2020.

What is Mongolia's wind and solar power potential?

Mongolia's combined wind and solar power potential is estimated to be equivalent to 2,600 gigawatts (GW) of installed capacity or 5,457 terawatt-hours of clean electricity generation per year.

Why is there a shortage of energy in Mongolia?

Mongolia's rapidly growing population is creating a need for energy that cannot keep pace with demands. This is exacerbated by the informal ger areas on the periphery of urban areas, which lack public services such as district heating.