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Can battery energy storage systems generate revenue through grid services?

Many of our customers are using battery energy storage systems to generate revenue through providing grid services. Many of our customers use battery energy storage systems to generate revenue through grid services. But how easy is it and what does it all mean? Frazer Wagg, Head of Data Services at Connected Energy, explains

What is a battery energy storage project?

A battery energy storage project is a system that serves a variety of purposes for utilities and other consumers of electricity, including backup power, frequency regulation, and balancing electricity supply with demand.

What is the 'value stack' in energy storage?

Owners of batteries, including storage facilities that are co-located with solar or wind projects, derive revenue under multiple contracts and generate multiple layers of revenue or 'value stack.' Developers then seek financing based on anticipated cash flows from all or a portion of the components of this value stack.

How do battery operators make money?

Battery operators can earn revenue by participating in the BM and helping National Grid balance the network, by charging or discharging power to move energy where it is needed. As the BM is an ad hoc way for National Grid to utilise flexibility with little forward commitment, the financial rewards can fluctuate.

Can energy storage projects sell ancillary services?

In many regions, energy storage projects may be able to sell “ancillary services” in addition to energy or capacity either to transmission owners or to regional grid operators. For example, Swinerton’s Mira Loma, California, energy storage project.

Can a battery energy storage system help balance the grid?

“A battery energy storage system (BESS) can be used to help balance the grid, by storing and discharging energy when it’s needed, improving our energy resilience.