Battery energy storage for solar IPPs will be a game-changer

Solar panels. FILE PHOTO | NMG

The announcement by the Ministry of Energy last week that all solar (and wind) grid suppliers will be required to invest in battery energy storage systems is a timely energy policy action.

For the solar grid investors, inclusion of battery energy storage will stretch availability and effective use of solar power from 12 to 24 hours, thus increasing sales and returns for solar investors. Solar generation sub-sector will definitely up their energy generation market share.

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