Low value energy storage investment

What is the investment opportunity value of energy storage technology?

A firm choosing to invest in energy storage technology is equivalent to executing the value of the investment option . In this study, the investment opportunity value of an energy storage technology is denoted by F (P), that is, the maximum expected net present value when a firm invests in an energy storage technology.

How to choose the best energy storage investment scheme?

By solving for the investment threshold and investment opportunity value under various uncertainties and different strategies, the optimal investment scheme can be obtained. Finally, to verify the validity of the model, it is applied to investment decisions for energy storage participation in China's peaking auxiliary service market.

Should investors invest in energy storage technology?

For those who decide to invest, limited and declining revenue prospects could lead to competing strategies of energy storage investment and operation, where investors opt for technologies with specific technical attributes in the competitive market.

What is the value of energy storage technology?

Specifically, with an expected growth rate of 0, when the volatility rises from 0.1 to 0.2, the critical value of the investment in energy storage technology rises from 0.0757 USD/kWh to 0.1019 USD/kWh, which is more pronounced.

Does a low arrival rate affect energy storage investment?

In conclusion, when the arrival rate of the second energy storage technology is low, the additional gain owing to the rapid reduction in the relative loss of investment is more attractive than delaying investment, thus shortening the timing of delaying investment and lowering the investment threshold.

Is there a realistic investment decision framework for energy storage technology?

Therefore, in order to provide a more realistic investment decisions framework for energy storage technology, this study develops a sequential investment decision model based on real options theory, which can consider policy, technological innovation, and market uncertainties.