Myanmar energy storage system model

How much will Myanmar's power system cost?

As per the REN scenario, the total cost of expanding Myanmar's power system is expected to be USD 27.5 billion. Thus, the LEAP-NEMO model for Myanmar predicts that transitioning from the current regime to a sustainable path will save USD 1 billion.

How much electricity does Myanmar use per capita?

As a result, Myanmar's electricity consumption rises from 0.4 MWh per capita in 2019 to 2.03 MWh per capita in 2050, 5 putting it above the energy poverty line by 2045. Nonetheless, at that point, it continues to have the lowest per capita electricity consumption of the three countries analyzed in this article.

How much electricity does Myanmar use in 2050?

The total electricity consumption in 2050 is projected to be 126 TWh, which is six times the current total consumption (Fig. 14). As a result, Myanmar's electricity consumption rises from 0.4 MWh per capita in 2019 to 2.03 MWh per capita in 2050, 5 putting it above the energy poverty line by 2045.

Does Myanmar import electricity?

Myanmar also exports electricity in smaller quantities. Despite being an exporter, Laos also imports a small amount of electricity, mainly for consumption in border areas. Cambodia, on the other hand, is an importer, with most of its imports coming from Vietnam, Thailand, and Laos (Julie Casabianca et al., 2018).

Why is energy storage important in energy system capacity expansion?

NEMO enables the inclusion of energy storage capacity in the long-term simulation of power system capacity expansion. Storage is crucial for balancing intermittent renewable energy especially when high penetration of renewable energy is considered. The analysis is applied to three countries in the Global South: Cambodia, Laos, and Myanmar.

Can Myanmar transition to a sustainable path?

Thus, the LEAP-NEMO model for Myanmar predicts that transitioning from the current regime to a sustainable path will save USD 1 billion. This is due to the REF scenario's reliance on natural gas and coal, both of which involve high fuel costs. The REN scenario, on the other hand, is based on renewables, which do not involve fuel costs. Fig. 19.