New Business Cases for Bess Applications: Virtual Transmission and Hybrid Systems

Synopsis

As grid congestion, aging infrastructure, and renewable intermittency pose significant challenges across Asia Pacific, battery energy storage systems (BESS) are emerging as a powerful solution. Large-scale BESS are critical to decarbonizing the energy sector, while ensuring grid reliability and security. Rob Hills will discuss emerging applications for BESS, including how BESS can complement transmission investment by acting as virtual transmission that boosts capacity and improves system stability.  He will also discuss how hybrid systems (pairing renewables with storage) can boost project value, improve resilience, and navigate evolving regulations.