These developments are propelling the market for battery energy storage systems (BESS). Battery storage is an essential enabler of renewable-energy generation, helping alternatives make a steady contribution to the world’s energy needs despite the inherently intermittent character of the underlying sources.
The market for battery energy storage systems is growing rapidly. Here are the key questions for those who want to lead the way. With the next phase of Paris Agreement goals rapidly approaching, governments and organizations everywhere are looking to increase the adoption of renewable-energy sources.
The government-owned organisation plans to invest in Energy Storage Systems - essentially giant battery packs – for service stations where the grid supply is not enough for rapid charging infrastructure.
The fact that a battery storage project market developed without subsidy support meant that its business case is predicated on a mix of revenue streams. The optimal mix is ever-changing with constant shifts in strategy required. Any player in this space must be backed by a capable trading and optimisation team.
From a technology perspective, the main battery metrics that customers care about are cycle life and affordability. Lithium-ion batteries are currently dominant because they meet customers’ needs. Nickel manganese cobalt cathode used to be the primary battery chemistry, but lithium iron phosphate (LFP) has overtaken it as a cheaper option.