Can battery energy storage system (BESS) technology be used in the UAE?

Trowers & Hamlins lawyer Shaun Hardiman discusses the potential of battery energy storage system (BESS) technology in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and its ongoing and growing impact on the energy sector.

What is a Bess project in the UAE?

The UAE is focusing on renewable energy production, for example in its solar PV IPPs, across the Emirates. BESS projects have the potential to tie neatly into solar energy projects. For example, BESS projects can help to conserve energy generated during the day which can be used during 'down periods' at night.

Is Bess a good energy storage solution?

One of the persistent problems with BESS as an energy storage solution has been the issue of energy leakage, which reduces end yield. This has reduced to widespread adoption of the BESS technology systems globally. Positively, advances have been made in this regard.

How many GW of baseload power can a Bess project deliver?

The project will be capable of delivering up to 1 GW of baseload power 24 hours a day, setting a global benchmark for the development of clean energy. CATL, as preferred supplier for the BESS, will provide its latest TENER technology for the total capacity of 19 GWh.

What is a Bess project?

BESS projects have the potential to tie neatly into solar energy projects. For example, BESS projects can help to conserve energy generated during the day which can be used during 'down periods' at night. However, this technology is not without its challenges.

What is a Bess facility?

BESS facilities are designed to collect and store energy that is generated from the grid or a power plant and then discharge that energy into the grid or provide electricity at other times when needed. They are typically made of lithium-ion components (although sodium-based components have also been used, among other technologies).