How to dispose of used Li-ion batteries in Mongolia?

But the preferred option for used Li-ion batteries is recycling or disposal. In Mongolia, Li-ion batteries are classified as hazardous. As appropriate recycling facilities are not available in many developing countries, battery suppliers tend to be responsible for the recycling or disposal of battery cells.

How does Mongolia's Bess work?

Ulaanbaatar. To ensure the charging of clean energy only, the energy capacity of Mongolia’s BESS is matched to the total amount of electricity from renewable energy plants, mainly wind farms, that would have otherwise been curtailed.

Does Mongolia need a Bess to achieve its decarbonization target?

Mongolia’s heavily coal-dependent energy sector needs a BESS to achieve its decarbonization target. Coal-dependent energy system. As of end 2021, Mongolia had 1,549 megawatts (MW) of installed power generation capacity.

What are the challenges faced by the government of Mongolia?

The Government of Mongolia has encountered challenges that include (i) selecting the right battery technology and optimally sizing the BESS to ensure clean energy charging, (ii) determining BESS ownership, (iii) appropriate charging and discharging tarif levels, (iv) BESS safety regulations, and (v) the handling of used battery cells.

Can Mongolia adopt a financial revenue model like Australia?

Combined with the establishment of energy and Frequency Control Ancillary Services (FCAS) markets, the policy and guidelines would enable Mongolia to adopt financial revenue models like those used in Australia.

What are Mongolia's Bess project plans?

As one of the measures to accomplish this, Mongolia’s BESS project plans include the development of an ancillary-service pricing policy and guidelines. The policy and guidelines will not only help the BESS to become financially viable, but it will also remove barriers against private sector investment in future BESS projects.