BESS project financing options in Dominican 2030

Can Bess projects be bundled together?

Independent BESS projects, only supporting renewable energy projects, can be bundled together, and issued as green bonds to potential large investors.

How can a Bess adopter generate more revenue?

Another evolving model that can create an additional revenue stream for BESS adopters is the trading of green credits by virtue of facilitating clean energy. This is increasingly relevant as more countries are establishing structured and regulated carbon markets in their jurisdictions as per global best practices.

How can a Bess project help a net-zero future?

Carbon credits earned from BESS projects can be traded in the market at a favourable price. BESS is considered as a “sunshine industry”. Thus, it is important for technology, business, and policy stakeholders to forge a winning partnership to help the global economy leapfrog into a net-zero future.

Is the adoption of Bess a good idea?

Presently, the adoption of BESS is low, and the growth of adoption is less than desired. As per the International Energy Agency (IEA), global BESS capacity was 85 GW at the end of 2023 and needs to reach 1200 GW by 2030 to enable seamless grid-integration of renewable energy, with net-zero 2050 emissions scenario as a target.

Is Bess a good investment?

Although risk-taking investors seeking a higher return on their investment in BESS can translate into higher energy tariffs, it is not ideal for large-scale adoption of BESS. Moreover, the capital available with this class of investors is limited compared to this solution's growth potential.

How can a large-scale adoption of Bess be achieved?

The large-scale adoption of BESS needs the active participation of low-risk/low-cost capital providers and established financial sector players such as banks, pension funds, and insurance companies, better known as institutional investors. This warrants the adoption of comprehensive investment risk mitigation measures.