Series: ADB Data Room: Emerging Areas Sustainable Solutions Initiatives Accelerating BESS Deployment: Technology, Markets, Safety, and Regional Pathways 13 May 2026 Philippines This webinar introduced the strategic role of battery energy storage systems (BESS) in supporting renewable energy integration, grid flexibility, and the wider energy transition in Asia and the Pacific. The session covered key topics including grid-forming inverters, private-sector participation, battery recycling and circular economy, and health and safety standards for BESS deployment. The webinar also brought together regional stakeholders and international experts to share practical insights relevant to Cambodia, Mongolia, Viet Nam, and other countries advancing BESS deployment. Program and Learning Materials 13 May 2026 Session / Activity Title Speaker(s) Opening Opening Remarks Cindy Cisneros-Tiangco Presentations Moderator's Slides This presentation provides an overview of strategies, technical assistance, and key topics to accelerate the deployment of Battery Energy Storage… Nurshod Saidov Presentations The Strategic Role of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) An overview of the strategic importance of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in modern power grids, highlighting their role in supporting… Stuart Thorncraft Presentations Grid-Forming Inverters This presentation gives an overview of the transition from grid-following to grid-forming inverters, emphasizing their roles in stabilizing power… Stuart Thorncraft Presentations Private Sector Participation This presentation compares private sector participation models in Australia and India for BESS deployment, highlighting market maturity, risk… Stuart Thorncraft Presentations Battery Recycling and Circular Economy This presentation provides an overview of utility-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), including design, applications, recycling, and second… Tobias Dertmann Presentations Utility -Scale BESS: Health and Safety Standards This presentation gives an overview of the safety standards, risk mitigation strategies, and best practices for the installation and operation of… Tobias Dertmann Disclaimer The views expressed on this website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) or its Board of Governors or the governments they represent. ADB does not guarantee the accuracy of the data included in this publication and accepts no responsibility for any consequence of their use. By making any designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area, or by using the term “country” in this document, ADB does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area. Event Coordinator/s Atsumasa Sakai Related Full Agenda ADB Organizer/s Energy Sector Office Read Also ADB Data Room: Emerging Areas Sustainable Solutions Initiatives Topics Energy