Where is AES building its first energy storage facility in Asia?

AES has started construction of its first energy storage facility in Asia. The Masinloc Advancion TM Energy Storage Array will provide 10 MW of interconnected capacity on the Luzon grid. The plant, which will be the first battery-based energy storage facility in the Philippines, will be located next to the Masinloc power plant in Zambales.

Is AES developing a battery-based energy storage system in the Philippines?

AES is actively developing other battery-based energy storage systems across the Philippines, including a project in Negros Occidental, which would improve the grid’s ability to incorporate the significant volume of renewable generation coming on-line in the Visayas in 2016.

What is the Philippines' first solar-plus-storage hybrid?

The Philippines’ first large-scale solar-plus-storage hybrid (pictured), was commissioned in early 2022. Image: ACEN. The Philippines Department of Energy (DOE) has outlined new draft market rules and policies for energy storage, a month after the country allowed 100% foreign ownership of renewable energy assets.

Where is the first battery-based energy storage facility in the Philippines?

The plant, which will be the first battery-based energy storage facility in the Philippines, will be located next to the Masinloc power plant in Zambales. The energy storage array will enhance grid reliability by providing fast response ancillary services like frequency regulation.

How will energy storage improve Luzon's grid reliability?

The energy storage array will enhance grid reliability by providing fast response ancillary services like frequency regulation. With more efficient balancing of supply and demand, it will also lower costs to consumers, help meet renewables targets, and improve the stability of Luzon’s transmission system.

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.