Battery storage made mandatory for power auctions
The Pakistani government has mandated that participants in an upcoming 800MW power auction must include Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in their projects. This move aims to stabilize the grid and address 'duck curve' challenges associated with renewable energy integration.
Why it matters
Mandating storage technology is a critical step for developing nations attempting to modernize their power grids and integrate intermittent renewable energy sources.
Image shows workers working on an electricity pole. — AFP/File Listen to article 1x 1.2x 1.5x comments Join our Whatsapp Channel Add Dawn as a trusted source ISLAMABAD: Facing serious duck-curve challenges, the government has decided to make Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) mandatory as part of the upcoming auction of 800MW of surplus power capacity at a wheeling charge to help stabilise electricity supply.
After more than 30 years’ delay, the government has announced the auction process for a notional 800MW capacity to gradually move towards a competitive energy market and is currently engaging with the private sector to finalise the bidding schedule.
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