Mongolia Energy Storage Power Sales Branch

Will Mongolia have a battery energy storage system?

Mongolia will have the largest battery energy storage system of its type in the world. This planned system will serve as a blueprint for other developing countries as they decarbonize their power systems.

What is the energy system in Mongolia?

Currently the energy system of Mongolia is largely dependent on coal, and combined heat and power plants (CHPs) are the major energy supply for both power and heating. Mongolia lacks access to moderately priced liquid fuels and natural gas, which are mainly imported from Russia.

How much power will Mongolia have in 2030?

Power demand is expected to grow at 133 megawatt (MW) per annum from 697 MW in 2012 to 3,161 MW in 2030. To address the widening supply-demand gap and to strengthen energy independence in a sustainable manner, the Government of Mongolia has brought forward a series of policies to increase the share of renewables in the energy mix.

How can Mongolia achieve energy independence?

Energy security and sustainable development are the two major challenges in Mongolia. Accelerating renewable energy penetration by increasing both the share of renewables in the energy mix and their capacity factors is vital for Mongolia to develop sustainable energy infrastructure and achieve energy independence.

What is the proposed project in Mongolia?

The proposed project in Mongolia, as outlined in the Country Operations Business Plan (2020-2021), aims to evacuate 610 GWh of annual renewable power; reduce 44 GWh of annual imported peak time electricity; and avoid at least 650,000 tons of CO2 emissions per year.

What is the energy demand deficit in Ulaanbaatar?

Considering demographic and economic development, heat demand deficit in Ulaanbaatar is expected to grow from 44 gigacalorie per hour (Gcal/hr) in 2014 to 749 Gcal/hr in 2025 at an average annual growth rate of 32.3%. Power demand is expected to grow at 133 megawatt (MW) per annum from 697 MW in 2012 to 3,161 MW in 2030.