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What is Bess & how does it work?

It considers the potential contribution from BESS to the power system, as well as opportunities, barriers or challenges and recommendations to achieve an optimal contribution to the continental power system. BESS is another form of energy storage, similar to the more familiar pumped storage hydropower.

Does Bess work in Africa?

Experience in the African context is even more limited with very few grid-scale BESS projects that are operational. As an emerging technology it is expected that technical performance will continue to mature and improve. Already, rapid and significant improvements have been seen across most performances metrices.

What is Bess energy storage?

BESS is another form of energy storage, similar to the more familiar pumped storage hydropower. Batteries do not generate electricity, rather their value lies in a range of ancillary services that can enhance system stability throughout the electricity supply chain.

Is Bess an emerging technology?

Because of its relatively recent inclusion in power systems, most international electricity markets consider BESS an emerging technology, despite some technologies already being commercially established and successful. Experience in the African context is even more limited with very few grid-scale BESS projects that are operational.