BESS developers in Southeast Asia treat climate risk as daily operational reality amid extreme weather
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Andy Colthorpe
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BESS (Battery Energy Storage System) developers in Southeast Asia are increasingly treating climate risk as a daily operational reality rather than a future concern. The article discusses how extreme weather events are becoming more common during construction and commissioning phases, prompting developers like Verdant to revise technical specifications, adopt international standards for bankability, and deploy AI-enabled asset management systems. The piece features insights from industry professionals including Alan Yau, Ruth Briones of Greenergy Solutions, lawyer Samata Masagee, and climatologist Brendan Larson, highlighting the multi-faceted approach needed to mitigate climate risks for energy storage projects in the region.
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We have reviewed our technical specifications to make sure we cater to more extreme weather, which is now becoming more and more common during the construction and commissioning phase
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