Cost reductions — now averaging $140 per kWh — make storage viable for utility applications.. Australia and Southeast Asia are testing grid-scale battery systems in remote areas and islands. The combination of the shift to renewable energy and the lack of grid stability in several Southeast Asian nations indicates the need for storage technologies, a need which is starting to be recognised at governmental level. This. . In this context, Behind-the-Meter (BTM) Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) stands as a key enabler of this transformation, offering innovative solutions to enhance energy security, integrate renewable energy sources, and ensure stable and efficient grid operations. This paper explores the role. . With many countries in the region looking to transition to renewable energy sources, the integration of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) is emerging as a game-changer in the way energy is produced, stored, and distributed. BESS offers an innovative way to manage power supply and demand. . Southeast Asia's battery energy storage systems (BESS) market is experiencing explosive growth in 2025, driven by surging electricity demand, renewable energy mandates, and the need for resilient power solutions amid rapid urbanization. The ASEAN energy storage market is projected to reach USD 3.55. . Clean energy technology innovations are continuously breaking records but to capitalise on them and unlock the gains of the clean energy transition, it is essential to accelerate the investments in grid flexibility and storage. In the last decade, we have witnessed tremendous advancements in clean. . ENGIE's collaboration with Luik Natie in Antwerp's port (above) showcases the tangible impact of BESS deployment, with significant energy savings achieved through integrating BESS, solar panels and wind turbines. PHOTO: REUTERS A Jupiter Power energy center in Houston, Aug. 30, 2024.