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The Office of Electricity’s (OE) Energy Storage Division accelerates bi-directional electrical energy storage technologies as a key component of the future-ready grid. The Division supports applied materials development to identify safe, low-cost, and earth-abundant elements that enable cost-effective long-duration storage. The division also supports early adoption by improving storage reliability and safety, applying modeling and analysis, and validating performance for rapid commercialization.

An energy storage system stores excess energy and allows for the reuse of that stored energy when energy production is low and the demand is high. There are many different types of energy storage, including battery storage and pumped hydro, and these resources provide a variety of services, including the smoothing of the energy produced from renewable energy resources and resiliency support.

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In contrast, large battery energy storage systems are designed to store energy from renewable sources, such as wind and solar power. These systems have capacities of tens to hundreds of megawatts and can store energy for longer periods of time, ranging from a few hours to several days. They are often used to provide grid services such as peak shaving, load balancing and frequency regulation. Large battery storage systems can be located near renewable energy sources or near the grid, depending on the application, and are becoming increasingly popular as the world moves toward a more sustainable energy mix.

While contemplating new technology investments, it is often worthwhile to consider if there are any unintended consequences. On the small scale it could look like this: If I buy a new iPhone, do I receive a more expensive phone bill due to increased usage? For battery investments, the unintended consequences have more to do with strategically controlling the charging and discharging.For the purposes of this article, the difference between direct and indirect effects center on the time in which they occur. Direct effects occur in conjunction with an event dispatch instruction (see Figure 1). An indirect effect occurs at some other point throughout the day (see Figure 2). These effects need to be understood and accounted for by the grid operator in order to provide adequate forecasts and properly identify the appropriate resource mix to balance generation and demand.

That projected shift indicates that the nascent customer-sited battery segment is maturing. A broad range of manufacturers are bringing distributed systems to market; more solar and energy services companies are expanding into on-site battery offerings; financing options are improving; costs are coming down; and some utilities are starting to experiment with offering solar-plus-storage to their customers.The trend is also a reflection of how regulation in the electric sector is evolving and altering the course of technology development.

Aside from its environmental benefits, grid-scale battery storage also presents a compelling economic case. The increasing affordability and technological advancements in battery technology have significantly reduced the costs associated with implementing grid-scale storage systems. As a result, the business case for grid-scale battery storage has become more attractive, making it an appealing investment for utilities and energy companies.Furthermore, the utilization of grid-scale battery storage can help reduce the need for costly upgrades to existing energy infrastructure. By optimizing the delivery of energy and balancing supply and demand, battery systems can postpone or even eliminate the need for grid expansion. This cost-saving aspect, combined with the scalability of battery storage systems, makes them a valuable asset in ensuring efficient and cost-effective energy distribution.