How many Bess facilities does smgp have?

Since the first commissioned grid-scale 10 MW BESS facility in Masinloc in 2016, SMGP has completed and commenced the commercial operations of 21 BESS facilities located nationwide. In 2022, SMGP has completed a total of 390MWh BESS capacity and is in the process of completing the additional 580MWh this year.

How many Bess projects is SMC completing?

SMC earlier said that its BESS projects are part of its Php124 billion capital expenditure for the year. It also announced in April that it is completing 31 BESS projects nationwide. Power Philippines is an independent online news publication that aims to provide the latest stories on the energy sector.

Could a Bess facility help stabilize a grid?

BESS facilities are seen as a solution to help stabilize a grid and prevent rotating brownouts like what happened earlier this week, as they can store energy produced by a power plant.

Why is SMC partnering with SMC Global Power?

“Our partnership with SMC Global Power, a company with technical experience in battery energy storage systems, has enabled us to reach this stage and be ready for operation in record time.

How can smgp bridge the energy security gap?

BESS can be used to bridge the energy security gap by storing excess energy when it is available, and releasing it when demand is high. “When completed, SMGP expects the BESS business to contribute meaningfully to its revenues,” the company said.

Why did smgp start a power plant in Zamboanga?

Malita Power, another subsidiary of SMGP, has worked on establishing the plant due to the energy challenges being encountered by the residents of Zamboanga because of the province’s geographical location and low voltage problems.