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Will Indonesia build a battery energy storage system?

by Bambang Purwanto JAKARTA, March 18 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia's state-owned electricity company PT PLN and its subsidiaries have collaborated with the Indonesia Battery Corporation (IBC) to build a battery energy storage system (BESS) with a capacity of 5 Megawatts (MW) this year.

Who is involved in the battery energy storage system project?

Subsidiaries of PLN involved in the Battery Energy Storage System project happen to be the primary electricity providers in Indonesia, such as PT Indonesia Power, PT Pembangkitan Jawa Bali, and others. The plan to develop an energy storage system aligns with the positive growth in the renewable energy industry.

What is a battery energy storage system?

The new energy storage system is a device that enables energy from renewables to be stored and then released based on the needs of the customer. The Battery Energy Storage System is a pilot project and is a concrete example of the government’s attempt to shift away from diesel-generated power and transition to cleaner energy.

What is a 5 megawatt battery energy storage system?

Indonesia has recently launched a 5 megawatt Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). The new energy storage system is a device that enables energy from renewables to be stored and then released based on the needs of the customer.

What is PT PLN doing with PT energy Indonesia Berkarya (EIB)?

In addition, PT PLN is also collaborating with PT Energy Indonesia Berkarya (EIB), which is a subsidiary of the Sinarmas Group (one of the largest conglomerates in Indonesia), in developing the electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem in Indonesia.

Does pln have a battery energy storage system?

However, no information has yet been revealed about the Battery Energy Storage System’s location or specific functions. Aside from this, PLN also plans to convert 250 MW diesel-fired power plants to renewable energy by this year. This is because electric supply within the community is still required.