BESS Consortium

A multi-stakeholder partnership of countries and resourcing partners to expand Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) capacity in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC)

The Global BESS Opportunity

5 GW

BESS mobilized by 2030

$50 million and $300 million

TA Funding of catalytic financing mobilized

30

Countries by 2030

Resource Partners

First-mover Countries

India

India’s first commercial standalone utility-scale BESS, with 20 MW/40 MWh capacity, was built in a record 20 months, from concept to commissioning. It is improving reliability for 100,000 consumers.

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Belize

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Indonesia

First-of-its-kind 70 MW Wind with 10 MWh BESS project under a Grant Agreement.

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Honduras

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Bahamas

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Morocco

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Mauritania

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Ghana

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Togo

National BESS roadmap identified a 55 MW / 100 MWh pilot project.

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Burkina Faso

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Nigeria

Technical Assistance underway for the feasibility of four sites.

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Egypt

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Kenya

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Malawi

Construction underway for a 20 MW / 30 MWh BESS project in the country.

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Mozambique

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Vietnam

TA Support to the first-ever inclusion of BESS in PDP 8. A national BESS Task Force has also been established to develop policy and regulatory frameworks.

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Advising the electricity regulatory body on drafting BESS-related policies and procurement guidelines.

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First competitive procurement for 60 MW of BESS launched in May 2025, with a broader goal of 150 MW by 2026.

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Supporting the government to implement a 40 MW BESS project.

Supporting the country’s first BESS RFP of 50 MW.

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Benefits to partner countries

  • Technical Support to prepare a national BESS roadmap
  • Concessional Finance for fast-track BESS projects
  • Regulatory Support to create an enabling environment for BESS and establish national BESS roadmaps
  • Improved Access to data, lessons learned, and best-in-class BESS technology
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BESS Consortium Engine Room

The Engine Room is a coalition of think tanks, market specialists and GEAPP helping countries translate their storage ambitions into well-designed and sustainable BESS projects. It supports countries from early preparation and technical assistance to capacity building, advocacy, and digital tools. It also links projects with capital and provides implementation support and oversight.
  • Global BESS Knowledge Hub – A digital platform for data, insights, and resources on BESS, where partners can both access and contribute knowledge.
  • Regional Technical Assistance Pools – Joint funding from GEAPP and partners to advance projects, policies, and business models, building a 5 GW pipeline across consortium countries.
  • Global BESS Advocacy Support – Drive visibility and momentum through strategic convenings, communications, and collaborations, helping set global and national targets.
  • Private Sector/Industry Platform – Engage private players by sharing project pipelines, market intelligence, access to financing and participation in bids across regions.

Joint Technical Assistance Platform (JTP)

The Joint Technical Assistance (TA) Platform streamlines support for BESS by aligning partners and focusing resources on high-impact activities across the project lifecycle. It provides upstream support such as building capacity, shaping policies, and preparing roadmaps, as well as downstream support, including energy modeling, business models, financing, permitting, and tendering. Anchored by the BESS Consortium Engine Room, the JTP brings together donor funds, MDBs, and private sector contributions into a coordinated mechanism for technical assistance.

 

For more information on how to join the BESS Consortium as a country or resource partner, please contact info@energyalliance.org