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What are the business models for large energy storage systems?

The business models for large energy storage systems like PHS and CAES are changing. Their role is tradition-ally to support the energy system, where large amounts of baseload capacity cannot deliver enough flexibility to respond to changes in demand during the day.

What are energy storage systems (ESS)?

Energy storage systems (ESS) using lithium-ion technologies enable on-site storage of electrical power for future sale or consumption and reduce or eliminate the need for fossil fuels.

What equipment is included in an energy storage system (ESS)?

Larger ESS may include a multitude of racks. Auxiliary equipment such as a Battery Management System (BMS), Power Control System (PCS), and overall Energy Storage Management System (ESMS) are typically included, especially for larger installations. Ideally, equipment will be installed in standalone enclosures dedicated solely to the ESS.

Are energy storage business models convincing?

Nei-ther clear nor convincing business models have been developed. The lessons from twelve case studies on en-ergy storage business models give a glimpse of the fu-ture and show what players can do today.

Are energy storage projects ready for a bright future?

In anticipation of a bright future, the first projects with energy storage are being set up. We have analyzed some of these cases and clustered them according to their po-sition in the energy value chain and the type of revenues associated with the business model.

What is en-Ergy storage?

New entrants design-ing energy services solutions around storage and digital oferings are knocking on the door. For these players en-ergy storage is a mode to enter the market. Some players may only ofer storage capacity and will act as indepen-dent storage operators, as opposed to the independent power producers we know today.