Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) is a crucial technology in the renewable energy sector as it can provide several benefits in terms of capacity, charge and discharge rate, energy density, safety, and cost-effectiveness. Currently, the absence of national standards for BESS in Vietnam's renewable energy industry is hindering their investment and growth, as well as the penetration rate of renewable energy in the power system.
This project is a collaboration between ETP and the Directorate for Standards, Metrology and Quality (STAMEQ) under the Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST). It will establish the Vietnamese National Standards (TCVN) system for BESS which offers a framework to categorise and evaluate BESS products, services, and their environmental and socio-economic impacts. The TCVN for BESS will enable state authorities to manage their integration into renewable energy projects securely and effectively. The project will contribute to ensuring a dependable and sustainable energy system, supporting the Power Development Plan VIII, and assisting Vietnam in meeting its net-zero commitment.