How can you navigate battery energy storage systems challenges?

We discuss how you can navigate battery energy storage systems challenges with insights on procurement, risk mitigation, and project optimisation for successful delivery. Optimise market engagement and procurement efficiency by tendering based on a combination of OEM and owner/financier terms.

What role will battery energy storage systems play in the energy crisis?

As the energy crisis continues and the world transitions to a carbon-neutral future, BESS will play an increasingly important role. As the energy crisis continues and the world transitions to a carbon-neutral future, battery energy storage systems (BESS) will play an increasingly important role.

Should a solar project include battery storage?

While from a solar developer’s perspective, exploring the addition of battery storage usually makes sense, some battery developers may be more focused on grid capacity than incorporating solar or other renewable energy into the project. These developers may decide not to locate their project next to a renewable energy asset.

Why are large-scale battery energy storage systems important?

As the energy and renewables sector evolves, large-scale battery energy storage systems ( BESS) are becoming increasingly critical and prevalent. BESS projects bring a range of legal, commercial and technical challenges.

Can battery energy storage replace peaking power generators?

"Fossil-fuel fired plants have traditionally been used to manage these peaks and troughs, but battery energy storage facilities can replace a portion of these so-called peaking power generators over time," a spokesperson said. As more power comes from wind and solar, the need for these batteries and similar storage sites is expected to grow.

Are lithium-ion batteries a risk for a Bess project?

The use of lithium-ion batteries subjects developers to fluctuations in the lithium market. This exposure is particularly significant given the long timeframes required to develop BESS projects — obtaining planning permission and a grid connection is a lengthy process.