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KUALA LUMPUR: More than five consortiums comprising domestic and foreign engineering, technology, piling, and infrastructure construction firms are expected to present their concept proposals for the development of the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore high-speed rail (KL-SG HSR).
KL Sentral Redevelopment: Setting the Stage for Urban Integration KL Sentral, Malaysia’s largest transit hub spanning 29.137 hectares (ha), has been a vital connection point for rail networks since its opening in 2001. Originally designed to handle 100,000 passengers daily, it now accommodates 200,000 passengers per day.
Greater Kuala Lumpur (Greater KL), have long realised that its growth aspirations must come from sustainable practices, particularly in the essential power generation space.
Building a BESS (Battery Energy Storage System) All-in-One Cabinet involves a multi-step process that requires technical expertise in electrical systems, battery management, thermal management, and safety protocols.
Steps to Build a BESS All-in-One Cabinet 1. Planning and Design Determine the power capacity (kW) and energy storage capacity (kWh) required for the system. Decide on the use case (residential, commercial, or utility-scale) to ensure the system meets the specific needs. Choose the battery technology (lithium-ion, LiFePO4, etc.).
BESS grid services, also known as use cases or applications, involve using batteries in power systems for various purposes, such as frequency regulation, voltage support, black start, renewable energy smoothing, etc. .
BESS contributes to grid stability by absorbing excess power when production is high and dispatching it when demand is high. This feature enables BESS to significantly reduce the occurrence of power blackouts and ensure a more consistent electricity supply, particularly during extreme weather conditions. 3. Reduced Emissions and Peak Shaving
A significant part of the deal includes the Power Up Plan—an initiative with the Iraqi Ministry of Electricity (MoE) for critical electricity generation and maintenance projects throughout the country. Phase I of the plan added more than 700 megawatts (MW) of power to the grid in 2016.
Iraq's electricity generation primarily depends on fossil fuels. In 202, natural gas was the largest source at 50.4% of the total, followed by oil at 47.6%. Renewable energy, mainly from hydroelectric power, contributed 2%. As of 2023, the 30 gigawatts (GW) of installed capacity cannot meet summer peak demand.
While some of the damage of the 1991 war was repaired and about 4,500 MW of generating capacity was available in 1999 when Iraq reorganized its electricity sector. The sector was separated from the Ministry of Industry, and the Commission of Electricity (CoE) was established on June 21, 1999.
Summer peak demand 6,800–7,500 MW; 35 to 40% of the summer peak demand cannot be satisfied at present. Lack of electricity tends to affect more severely the most vulnerable groups of Iraq's society and increases their morbidity and mortality. Ongoing efforts need to be maintained and new actions to increase electricity supply need to be initiated.
