Energy storage fundamentally improves the way we generate, deliver, and consume electricity. Battery energy storage systems can perform, among others, the following functions:
1. Provide the flexibility needed to increase the level of variable solar and wind energy that can be
accommodated on the grid.
2. Help provide back-up power during emergencies like blackouts from storms, equipment
failures, or accidents.
3. Lower costs Energy storage can lead to long-term savings by allowing users to store excess energy and use it during peak hours. This reduces the overall cost of energy by creating a downward pressure on prices when demand is very high.
4. Balance power supply and demand instantaneously, which makes the electrical grid more
reliable, resilient, efficient, and cleaner than ever before
Why do we need batteries to support the electricity grid?
Nov. 1, 2024
