Hong kong stock energy storage project planning

What is Bess – a high voltage battery energy storage system?

BESS is the first high voltage battery energy storage system in Hong Kong. Throughout the project stages from feasibility study and design to installation, testing and commissioning, the team has made concerted effort to liaise and coordinate with different parties such as power utilities, battery suppliers, experts and contractors.

Why does HKIA need a new emergency power capacity?

Owing to the various development projects at HKIA, an increasing number of assets and systems will be commissioned, which inevitably leads to continuous growth of electricity demand. Therefore, aside from the normal power supply, upgrading the existing emergency power capacity is critical to cope with increased essential loads in the future.

How many Bess containers are there at HKIA?

Overview of design The BESS at HKIA comprises three 40-foot BESS containers, which in total provide an additional 4 MVA emergency power capacity for at least 30 minutes. All three BESS containers are installed on trailers outside the existing generator house.

How much electricity does HKIA use?

Before the COVID-19 pandemic, annual electricity consumption of HKIA reached 299,760 MWh, with an electricity intensity of 3.99 kWh per passenger. Owing to the various development projects at HKIA, an increasing number of assets and systems will be commissioned, which inevitably leads to continuous growth of electricity demand.