SN ABOITIZ Power Group (SNAP), a three way partnership between Aboitiz Renewables, Inc. and Norwegian firm Scatec, plans to expand its battery energy storage system (BESS) portfolio to 160 megawatts (MW) by next 12 months through pipeline projects.
Talking to reporters last week, SNAP President Joseph Yu said the corporate has began constructing 80 MW of BESS capability, which is scheduled for completion by the center of this 12 months.
The corporate is developing a 40-MW BESS co-located with its Binga hydroelectric power plant in Benguet, in addition to a 16-MW energy storage expansion of its 24-MW facility adjoining to the Magat power plant in Isabela.
Each projects are scheduled to start industrial operations later this 12 months.
“We issued a notice to proceed to a different 80 megawatts. So, that also needs to come on stream by hopefully next 12 months,” Mr. Yu said.
The 80-MW project pipeline features a 40-MW expansion of the Binga BESS and a brand new 40-MW BESS on the Ambuklao hydroelectric power plant in Benguet.
Each systems are designed to supply ancillary services to the Luzon grid through the reserves market.
A BESS stores electricity from the grid and releases it when needed to reinforce supply or improve power quality, helping stabilize the grid and manage fluctuations in renewable energy generation.
Mr. Yu said the corporate is continuous to explore additional projects and sites for energy storage development. “We’ll at all times search for more opportunities, whether it’s hydro.”
“You’ve an economy that’s growing. And that economy goes to want power. And so, we’d like more megawatts and more steel on the bottom. And at the identical time, we actually need to do it in a way that doesn’t compromise the environment for the longer term,” he said.
SNAP currently operates 673 MW of installed capability, primarily from hydropower assets in Northern Luzon. — Sheldeen Joy Talavera