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Should energy storage be included in power plant decommissioning plans?

This report discusses how a strategic integration of energy storage in power plant decommissioning plans can mitigate these negative effects while providing energy system, environmental, and societal co-benefits (Table S.1). Table S.1. Energy Storage Benefit Attributes

Should energy storage be integrated with fossil-fuel plant decommissioning strategies?

Integrating energy storage with fossil-fuel plant decommissioning strategies offers benefits for wide range of stakeholders in the energy system (Saha 2019). For federal, state, and local governments, replacing fossil-fuel power plants with storage capacity could support their decarbonization and energy transition goals.

Are state agencies requiring energy storage decommissioning plans?

State agencies and utilities are also encouraging or requiring the development of energy storage decommissioning plans at project inception. For example, utilities such as Portland General Electric in Oregon are now making decommissioning responsibilities explicit in requests for proposals.

What role does storage play in power plant decommissioning?

In all three power plant decommissioning strategies, storage plays the dual role of enabling the reduction of non-RE sources from the grid, while enabling increased RE integration into the electric grid (Table 4).

Will AGL demolish Liddell Power Station?

Australian energy giant AGL is advancing its exit from coal with Delta Group awarded the contract to demolish the Liddell Power Station as the site is prepared for transformation into a clean energy hub dominated by a 500 MW/2 GWh grid-connected battery energy storage system. The Liddell Power Station will be closed down entirely in April.

What are the benefits of storage in plant decommissioning plans?

The strategic integration of storage in plant decommissioning plans provides energy system, environmental, and societal co-benefits. Reduced outages benefit electric utilities and ratepayers. For ratepayers, these benefits are realized in the form of the avoided disruptions in day-to-day life activities.