Solar back up Mongolia

Will Mongolia's new battery energy storage system bring back blue skies?

New ADB-backed battery energy storage system in Mongolia will put on track the decarbonization of the energy sector and help unlock renewable energy potential to bring back blue skies to Mongolia’s urban areas.

Will Mongolia have a battery energy storage system?

A planned battery energy storage system for Mongolia will be the largest of its type in the world and provide a blueprint for other developing countries to follow as they decarbonize their power systems. Mongolia’s coal-dependent energy sector accounts for about two thirds of Mongolia’s greenhouse gas emissions.

How can Mongolia achieve a brighter and greener future?

By harnessing its rich renewable resources and implementing inclusive policies, Mongolia can secure a brighter, greener future for all its citizens. The UNDP remains committed to supporting Mongolia in this vital transition, ensuring that the shift to clean energy benefits everyone, leaving no one behind.

What is Mongolia's first utility-scale advanced Bess?

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. "One of the challenges [in Mongolia] is the variability of renewable energy generation and the lack of regulation reserve.