Cambodia has taken a significant step in modernizing its energy infrastructure with the launch of Southeast Asia's largest battery energy storage system (BESS), a facility capable of storing 1,000 megawatt-hours of electricity.
The Santo Domingo project uses advanced lithium-ion batteries paired with AI-driven management systems to: “Energy storage isn't just about saving power—it's about redefining reliability in a decarbonized grid. 2 kWh/m2/day and wind speeds averaging 7.
The new BESS project is designed to significantly reduce reliance on diesel generation, enhances electricity quality, and strengthens infrastructure resilience in key regions of the island.
However, with the integration of photovoltaic (PV) power plants and energy storage systems, the generated power can exceed local demand. When this happens, the surplus electricity is fed back into the grid, resulting in reverse current flow, commonly referred to as.