Core barriers for energy storage integrators

What barriers are preventing the deployment of energy storage technologies?

Though there are a number of regulatory and market barriers preventing the increased deployment of energy storage technologies, the primary barrier to deployment is high capital costs.

What is a barrier in energy storage?

The term barrier, as used in this report, is broadly defined as an issue that hinders deployment of energy storage technologies. In some instances, a barrier may prevent deployment; and in others, it may limit deployment, limit revenue or limit consideration for deployment.

What are the different types of energy storage barriers?

The barriers are broadly categorized into regulatory barriers, market (economic) barriers, utility and developer business model barriers, cross-cutting barriers that cross the different categories, and technology barriers specific to energy storage technical performance and capabilities.

How do we address regulatory barriers in energy storage?

Initiatives addressing regulatory barriers: those identifying the need for an appropriate functional classification mechanism of energy storage to ensure that the classification allows resources to provide multiple benefits to the system.

What does a battery energy storage system integrator do?

Image: RWE. The battery energy storage system (BESS) industry is changing rapidly as the market grows. At the heart of what is becoming a crowded and competitive market is the role of the system integrator: putting together the components and technologies that bring BESS projects to life.

How will a new energy storage system impact California?

If implemented, it may make a significant impact in addressing barriers to the deployment of energy storage in California and other states by forcing deployment and requiring utilities and other electricity system entities to deal with barriers as they arise. It may also create the manufacturing scale necessary to bring system costs down.