National energy mongolia power generation company energy storage

Will Mongolia have a battery energy storage system?

Mongolia will have the largest battery energy storage system of its type in the world. This planned system will serve as a blueprint for other developing countries 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.

How does Mongolia's Bess work?

Ulaanbaatar. To ensure the charging of clean energy only, the energy capacity of Mongolia’s BESS is matched to the total amount of electricity from renewable energy plants, mainly wind farms, that would have otherwise been curtailed.

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.

Is Mongolia a coal-dependent country?

Coal-dependent energy system. As of end 2021, Mongolia had 1,549 megawatts (MW) of installed power generation capacity. The country’s energy mix included coal-fired combined heat and power (CHP) plants totaling 1,269 MW (81.9%), renewable energy sources totaling 271.2 MW (17.5%), and diesel power sources totaling 8.6 MW (0.6%).