Government issues decree enabling energy storage in the national electric system
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TL;DR
- Colombia's government has issued Decree 0393 to integrate Energy Storage Systems (ESS) into the national electric grid.
- The decree establishes public policy guidelines for ESS, aiming to ensure the reliability of the electric service and manage the variability of renewable energy sources.
- It creates a regulatory framework for the incorporation, use, and remuneration of ESS, enabling them to provide services like frequency regulation, voltage control, and backup energy.
- The regulations apply to both the national interconnected system and non-interconnected zones, with a focus on improving energy access and stability in remote areas.
- The Ministry of Mines and Energy will coordinate with the Energy and Gas Regulation Commission (CREG) to define specific operational and remuneration schemes for ESS.