SriLanka, June 8 -- Sri Lanka is set to commission battery energy storage capacity across 16 substation sites nationwide, marking the country's largest energy storage programme to date. The initiative represents a significant step in strengthening the national grid and supporting the country's transition toward a cleaner and more resilient energy system.

Each Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) is designed to store 40MWh of energy during daytime hours and discharge up to 10MW to the national grid during evening peak demand periods. By shifting energy from periods of high renewable generation to periods of peak consumption, the systems will help optimize the use of solar and wind resources while reducing reliance on conventional fossil-...