Battery energy storage testing in developed countries

Can battery storage transform the power system in developing countries?

There has been significant excitement around deployment of grid-connected battery storage around the world including many developing countries. As the cost of battery storage followed the sharp drop in solar and wind, batteries hold immense possibility to transform the power systems in the developing world.

Are new battery technologies a good choice for developing countries?

New battery technologies have valuable attributes that are well suited to the needs of developing countries. However, their limited track record can hamper its widespread deployment.

What is the business case for batteries in developing countries?

There is a critical need to systematically analyze the business case for batteries in developing countries. The IFC White Paper provides an excellent foundation for the methodology that needs to be implemented for power systems where there are potentially strong cases, marked by high penetration of renewables and inflexible systems.

Do energy storage test protocols work in different regions?

One of the Energy Storage Partnership partners in this working group, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, has moved forward to collect and analyze information about the existing energy storage test protocols and their use in different regions around the world. This chapter summarizes that information for several key regions globally.

Is there a laboratory for battery testing in the Netherlands?

There is currently a laboratory for battery testing in the Netherlands at the Joint Research Centre2, part of the European Commission The procedures and tests conducted at this laboratory focus on material and cell testing. There is a plan to develop a pack performance testing facility, which will be able to assess batteries up to 100 kWh.

Is battery storage a viable solution to increase system flexibility?

Among the energy storage options available, battery storage is becoming a feasible solution to increase system flexibility, due to its fast response, easy deployment and cost reduction trends, helping to integrate higher shares of variable renewable energy in a reliable manner.