It will do this with a combination of 16MW solar PV generation capacity, a 15MW battery energy storage system (BESS) and 16MW of diesel generation for backup. It will also be integrated into the local grid owned and operated by Sonichar, a majority state-owned utility company. The high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) indicates a concentrated market, potentially leading. . State-owned Niger Electricity Co. Wilsonville, Oregon - March 16, 2022 - ESS Tech, Inc. manufacturer of long-duration batteries for utility-scale and commercial energy storage applications, today announces the expansion of its operations into Europe to meet strong demand in the region for the company". . Search all the ongoing (work-in-progress) battery energy storage system (BESS) projects, bids, RFPs, ICBs, tenders, government contracts, and awards in Niger with our comprehensive.