Sudan bess presentation

What is a Bess model?

The model makes the conservative assumption that this energy is curtailed (similar to PV and wind energy exceeding demand/required dispatch), though in practice part of this energy can be charged to the BESS, or the BESS discharge for that hour can be reduced to use the excess thermal output.

What are Bess requirements?

The detailed requirements determine the amount of energy storage required to achieve a certain flexibility and availability of power output. Procuring, installing, and commissioning BESS at utility-scale power plants is in g eneral much more straight forward than thermal generators .

What is included in a Bess project?

Configuration of the battery modules, mounting and connection to power conversion units. DC/AC power conversion units that connect the battery to the grid and coupling requirements for hybrid projects. Electro-mechanical works to be conducted to fully connect the BESS.

How can a Bess project help addressing power system needs?

These examples illustrate the value that BESS projects can bring in addressing power system needs. A feasibility assessment of the identified BESS is conducted to evaluate the cost-benefit analysis for the project and to ensure that integration of the project doesn’t adversely affect the grid.

How will Bess impact Africa?

This is evidenced by some projects already gaining momentum in Africa. Forecasted reductions in the cost of utility-scale Li-ion will help to improve competitiveness, of BESS supported electricity supply systems for off-grid industrial facilities. Cost reductions of BESS are not sufficient to fully displace diesel generators.

What makes a Bess project different from a traditional energy generation project?

BESS projects often rely on more complex “stacked” revenue streams than traditional energy generation projects. In developed markets this often results in BESS projects relying on a range of different revenues, with each revenue stream having different characteristics (e.g., some revenues might be capacity-based; others energy-based).