The large-scale battery energy storage systems are to be installed at five locations in Saudi Arabia. BYD Energy Storage will supply MC Cube-T ESS of the new generation, which are equipped with CTS (cell-to-system) technology and have a Vcts index (cell-to-system volume ratio) of over 33 percent.
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The plants are to be integrated into the Saudi Arabian power transmission grid. They are expected to play a crucial role in meeting the challenges posed by the increasing number of renewable energy generation plants by ensuring a stable power supply and meeting peak energy demand. By 2030, the Kingdom aims to achieve a 50 percent share of renewable energy in the energy mix.
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Seventeen years ago, BYD's first BESS pilot system was launched to demonstrate the potential value of an LFP-based battery energy storage system that can be integrated into the grid. To date, BYD Energy Storage has delivered over 75 GWh of BESS equipment for 350 projects in more than 110 countries and regions worldwide, the company reported. (hcn)
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