Outdoor energy storage and home energy storage

Do we need energy storage solutions?

“We need energy storage solutions to make them permanent,” says researcher and electric battery expert Philippe Knauth in an interview for bbva.com. He also points out that the democratization of energy depends on “the combination of renewable energies and energy storage.”

Why do we need battery energy storage systems?

Battery energy storage systems (BESS) have become a solution to prevent surpluses from being lost and to cover the intermittence of renewable energy. “We need energy storage solutions to make them permanent,” says researcher and electric battery expert Philippe Knauth in an interview for bbva.com.

Could a battery energy storage system democratize access to electricity?

Moreover, battery energy storage systems (BESS) could help democratize access to electricity. “In remote areas, such as in the mountains or in poorer countries, coupling renewable power with storage is a must for bringing energy to more people,” Knauth says. Yet energy storage systems have their hurdles.

Are energy storage systems safe?

Yet energy storage systems have their hurdles. “They do not last long enough. Some materials, like cobalt, are toxic; others are scarce. Most must be mined, which adds to carbon emissions,” he says. Today, lithium batteries are the most common. Their key strength is their high energy density, both by weight and by volume.