Why is Bess a critical technology?

BESS is a critical technology to achieve that goal, but progress is being severely hindered by unfavorable policies and regulations, high financing costs, long project lead times, and other challenges.

Where is ADB implementing Bess projects?

ADB is implementing BESS projects across Asia and the Pacific, from small-scale projects in the Maldives, Philippines, and Pacific Islands, to large-scale projects in Cambodia, Thailand, and Mongolia.

Did HTS mimic the Syrian Army's structure?

Until then, HTS had to some extent mimicked the Syrian army’s structure, much as it also reproduced civil institutions such as courts in Idlib, said Dareen Khalifa, an HTS expert at the Crisis Group think-tank. Then, she said, the group realised that approach relied on resources and large groups of recruits which HTS did not have.

Will Syrian rebels make an advance to Aleppo after Israel weakened Hezbollah?

Hadi al-Bahra, a Syrian opposition leader representing anti-Assad groups, including the Turkey-backed Syrian National Army (SNA), said rebels felt encouraged to make an advance for Aleppo last week after Israel debilitated Hezbollah and weakened Iran’s footprint in the region.

Why is Israel deploying in Syria?

Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli prime minister, said Israel was deploying there temporarily for defensive purposes. The Israeli Air Force over the weekend was also carried out airstrikes in Syria.

Did Turkey give tacit approval to a Syrian offensive?

Turkey now effectively controls a zone along Syria’s northern border. Turkey also supports factions such as the Syrian National Army, a coalition of armed Syrian opposition groups. Analysts say it probably gave tacit approval to the offensive led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham.