What to buy for energy storage project planning

How to make energy storage bankable?

Stacking of payments is the most common way to make the business model for energy storage bankable whilst optimizing services to the grid. In its simplest version it contains: Let the best technology provide the service(s) the grid needs. Thinking of technology first could do the grid a diservice. l o n e p ro je c t s ? I t d e p e n d s .

Will energy storage save the energy industry?

It’s generation . . . it’s transmission . . . it’s energy storage! The renewable energy industry continues to view energy storage as the superhero that will save it from its greatest problem—intermittent energy production and the resulting grid reliability issues that such intermittent generation engenders.

Are battery storage projects financially viable?

While the cost of battery storage technology has been decreasing, the initial capital investment for BESS projects can still be substantial. Securing funding and achieving financial viability remains a significant challenge.

What are the safety requirements for energy storage technologies?

Safety: Minimum safety and operating requirements are common considerations for energy projects. Energy storage resources present additional safety concerns given their unique technological profiles. For battery storage technologies in particular, safety requirements should adequately address fire risks.

How do energy storage contracts work?

For standalone energy storage contracts, these are typically structured with a fixed monthly capacity payment plus some variable cost per megawatt hour (MWh) of throughput. For a combined renewables-plus-storage project, it may be structured with an energy-only price in lieu of a fixed monthly capacity payment.

Can energy storage resources be financed on a nonrecourse basis?

Key Finance-ability Provisions: Energy storage resources may also be financed on a nonrecourse basis and, like any other project financed in such manner, will need to address issues upon which nonrecourse lenders will focus, including assignment, events of default, performance requirements, key dates, and collateral.