The Board of Directors of Elektroprivreda (EPCG) adopted the proposal of the Project Task Battery Electro-Storage Systems (BESS), which represent a key step towards achieving the goals related to sustainable development, energy efficiency and stability.
The next step in the realization of this project is the announcement of a public call for the preparation of a Feasibility Study and conceptual solution.
"The terms of reference define that EPCG, as the leading and largest producer of electricity in Montenegro, but also one of the most important Montenegrin companies, in addition to numerous projects of new renewable energy sources (RES), also aims to facilitate the optimal valorization of all renewable energy sources" , the announcement states.
Related to this is the provision of support for the flexibility of the power system through the construction of battery systems for storing electricity based on Li-ion batteries.
Battery electric-storage systems enable the storage of excess energy produced from renewable sources, which contributes to reducing dependence on fossil fuels and strengthening sustainable development.
The goal is to use the available network infrastructure for connection to the transmission network, so the locations provided for in the Project Terms of Reference are Hydroelectric Power Plant (HE) Perućica, EPCG Željezara Nikšić and Thermal Power Plant (TE) Pljevlja.
Also, with the decision on the adoption of the Project Terms of Reference, for the solar power plant (SE) Kapino Polje with an installed capacity of five megawatts (MW), a BESS with a capacity of five megawatt hours (MWh) is provided.
"In accordance with global trends related to sustainable energy and the reduction of carbon dioxide emissions, EPCG, by making this very important decision, continues development in the direction of improving the efficiency of the energy system, as well as the stability of energy supply, through creating opportunities for the integration of renewable sources and reducing the cost of end users," the announcement added.
In the long term, the application of BESS reduces the costs of electricity production and distribution, which, without any doubt, will have a positive impact on our company and end users.
"We expect this project to bring numerous benefits to the entire society, making us leaders in the transition to green energy," EPCG concluded.
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