Will Mongolia's new battery energy storage system bring back blue skies?

New ADB-backed battery energy storage system in Mongolia will put on track the decarbonization of the energy sector and help unlock renewable energy potential to bring back blue skies to Mongolia’s urban areas.

Will Mongolia have a battery energy storage system?

A planned battery energy storage system for Mongolia will be the largest of its type in the world and provide a blueprint for other developing countries to follow as they decarbonize their power systems. Mongolia’s coal-dependent energy sector accounts for about two thirds of Mongolia’s greenhouse gas emissions.

Does Mongolia have a coal-dependent energy sector?

Mongolia’s coal-dependent energy sector accounts for about two thirds of Mongolia’s greenhouse gas emissions. World’s largest battery energy storage system planned in Mongolia with ADB backing will provide a blueprint for other developing countries to decarbonize power systems.

How to dispose of used Li-ion batteries in Mongolia?

But the preferred option for used Li-ion batteries is recycling or disposal. In Mongolia, Li-ion batteries are classified as hazardous. As appropriate recycling facilities are not available in many developing countries, battery suppliers tend to be responsible for the recycling or disposal of battery cells.

Why does Mongolia have a shortage of energy?

Mongolia is in the midst of a demographic change as the rapidly growing population increasingly gravitates toward the cities, creating a need for energy that cannot keep pace with demands. On the periphery of urban areas, the informal ger areas lack public services such as district heating.

Does Mongolia need a Bess to achieve its decarbonization target?

Mongolia’s heavily coal-dependent energy sector needs a BESS to achieve its decarbonization target. Coal-dependent energy system. As of end 2021, Mongolia had 1,549 megawatts (MW) of installed power generation capacity.