Energy Storage Container in Cebu Philippines

What is Masinloc battery energy storage?

We started our venture into battery energy storage technology in 2018 when we acquired the 10 MW Masinloc Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) of the Masinloc Power Plant from AES Philippines. The Masinloc BESS is the first battery energy storage facility in the Philippines and one of the first in Southeast Asia.

When will Fluence start deploying energy storage systems in the Philippines?

Fluence will continue deploying additional energy storage systems for SMCGPH’s portfolio of projects across the Philippines through July of 2022, with additional systems targeted for commissioning and testing within early 2022.

How is Bess transforming the Philippine energy industry?

With the commercial operations of approximately 1,000 MW of BESS facilities across 32 locations in the Philippines, we are now ushering in a new era for the Philippine energy industry through significant improvements in grid reliability and the integration of more renewable power sources to the country’s diverse energy mix.

What is smcgph's battery-based energy storage portfolio?

SMCGPH’s battery-based energy storage portfolio remains the largest such procurement to date in Southeast Asia, aimed at reinforcing key areas of the Philippine electricity grid to facilitate greater adoption of renewable resources nationally.

Why is energy storage important?

Energy storage provides the agility and efficiency to keep pace with an evolving energy landscape. Unlock the full potential of your network with energy storage. - PRESS RELEASE -

What happens if power lines go offline in Cebu in 2021?

In the event of generating assets or transmission or distribution lines going offline as occurred in Cebu during August of 2021, fast-responding battery assets can be dispatched by their operators – or in the case of Kabankalan, by the grid operator directly – to stabilize the grid and help prevent widespread outages.