Pursat: SchneiTec, a renewable energy developer, has officially launched the Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project, with a total storage capacity of 1,000 megawatt hours, in SchneiTec Solar Farm located in Krakor district, Pursat province. The launch marked a significant and historic achievement in Cambodia's energy sector, becoming the first and largest of its kind in the Kingdom.

According to Agence Kampuchea Presse, this is not just a clean energy storage project, but also a crucial step toward strengthening national energy stability, the company said in a statement issued on Mar. 13. 'By integrating this large-scale BESS into the national grid, we have enhanced the reliability of electricity supply by reducing the risks of outages and disruptions, while ensuring stable power for households and industries,' the firm said.

Beyond that, the project paves the way for more renewable energy development by storing excess electricity generated from solar and wind during the day, making it available at night and reducing dependence on traditional fossil fuels. This project aims to enhance the efficiency of renewable energy generation and consumption, while improving power quality management across the national grid.

Furthermore, this project positions Cambodia as one of the leading ASEAN countries to implement advanced grid-forming technology. As Cambodia moves toward its target of 70 percent clean energy by 2030, this infrastructure project serves as a backbone to support the government's vision of transitioning to green energy.