Series: ADB Data Room: Accelerating Battery Energy Storage System Development in the Asia and Pacific Region Battery Energy Storage Systems: Safety, Technical Standards, and System Integration 19 August 2026 This webinar examined the practical requirements for the safe and effective integration of BESS into modern power systems. The session covered BESS safety standards, integration with energy management and supervisory control and data acquisition (EMS/SCADA) systems, a practical grid-forming BESS case study, and technical standards and grid-code enhancements. The webinar brought together regional stakeholders and international experts to share lessons relevant to Cambodia, Mongolia, Viet Nam, Indonesia, and other countries advancing BESS deployment. Program and Learning Materials 19 August Session / Activity Title Speaker(s) Presentations BESS Safety Standards This presentation provides comprehensive safety standards, best practices, and lessons learned for the development, installation, and operation of… Modini Yantrapati Presentations Integration of BESS into EMS/SCADA Systems This presentation discusses the integration, operation, and cybersecurity considerations of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) within energy… Modini Yantrapati Presentations Grid-Forming BESS Case Study This presentation explores the role of grid-forming BESS in enhancing power system stability amid increasing renewable integration and decreasing… Modini Yantrapati Presentations BESS Technical Standards and Grid Code Enhancement This presentation provides an overview of grid code standards, requirements, and best practices for integrating Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)… Michael Emmerton 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. Related Full Agenda ADB Organizer/s Energy Sector Office Read Also ADB Data Room: Accelerating Battery Energy Storage System Development in the Asia and Pacific Region ADB Data Room: Emerging Areas Sustainable Solutions Initiatives Topics Energy Private Sector Urban Development