The country can have the energy security strengthened through integration of renewable energy sources and enhancing of grid stability.
Experts said it at a two-day training on techno-commercial aspects of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) held on July 14,15 in the city, saying it can play a major role to stabilize the grid, a press release on Monday said.
More than 50 participants from various electricity distribution utilities participated in the event aiming to enhance their technical and commercial knowledge of BESS technologies.
The training attempted to equip participants with the necessary knowledge and skills to implement BESS technologies, marking a significant step towards a more sustainable and resilient
It is part of the ongoing efforts of Energy Efficiency and Grid Integration of Renewable Energy (EEGIRE)-I -- a German development cooperation project executed by GIZ Bangladesh in collaboration with the Ministry of Power.
Bangladesh has doubled down efforts to increase renewable energy resources in its energy mix, primarily solar and wind energy by strengthening the grid.
Power generated from these intermittent renewable sources fluctuates as a result of variable solar irradiance or wind flow.
Incorporating these fluctuating renewable energy sources requires a stable and resilient grid network.
Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) can play a pivotal role in stabilising the grid with their rapid response properties, maintaining supply and demand balance and reducing the risk of blackouts.
BESS can store excess energy during off-peak hours and release it during peak demand hours, optimizing the use of generated electricity which ensures a stable and continuous supply of electricity even when the sun is not shining, or wind isn blowing.
The inaugural session commenced with remarks from Ms Munira Sultana, Chairman of Sustainable and Renewable Energy Development Authority (SREDA); Dr Andreas Kuck, Country Director of GIZ Bangladesh, and Ms Stoyanka Stich, Coordinator, Energy Cluster, GIZ Bangladesh.
Md. Habibur Rahman BPAA, Senior Secretary of the Power Division opened the programme. The technical sessions were led by international experts, such as Dr Eckehard Tröster, CEO of Energynautics GmbH, and Anis Zaman, Economic Affairs Officer at UN ESCAP.
Participants later engaged in Q&A session and open discussions. Siddique Zobair, Senior Energy Expert concluded the training event. Md. Rezanur Rahman, Additional Secretary of the Power Division A.K.M. Gause Mohiuddin Ahmed, Managing Director of Power Grid Company of Bangladesh Limited also spoke in thevevent.
Nirod Chandra Mondal, Joint Secretary of the Renewable Energy Division thanked GIZ and UNESCAP and expressed appreciation for organising the training.
