Stationary Battery Energy Storage Systems Analysis Report
Flexibility and DER
Ara Ake has conducted a study on various battery energy storage system chemistries to provide insight into several long duration energy storage offerings.
The purpose of this document is to provide a technical and commercial comparison of various battery energy storage system (BESS) chemistries which are currently available on the market suitable for intraday shifting.
When such a BESS is combined with an intermittent renewable energy system with no inherent storage (wind, solar, run-of-the-river hydro), throughout the day, the resulting hybrid system can divert any excess energy produced at times of low demand to storage. The BESS can subsequently supply the grid at times of high demand, whilst also minimising the use of fossil fuels when attempting to match peak demand and overcome network constraints.
