5 business models for developing behind-the-meter energy storage projects

What are the business models for large energy storage systems?

The business models for large energy storage systems like PHS and CAES are changing. Their role is tradition-ally to support the energy system, where large amounts of baseload capacity cannot deliver enough flexibility to respond to changes in demand during the day.

Are energy storage business models fully developed?

E Though the business models are not yet fully developed, the cases indicate some initial trends for energy storage technology. Energy storage is becoming an independent asset class in the energy system; it is neither part of transmission and distribution, nor generation. We see four key lessons emerging from the cases.

How to make energy storage bankable?

Stacking of payments is the most common way to make the business model for energy storage bankable whilst optimizing services to the grid. In its simplest version it contains: Let the best technology provide the service(s) the grid needs. Thinking of technology first could do the grid a diservice. l o n e p ro je c t s ? I t d e p e n d s ... .

Are energy storage projects ready for a bright future?

In anticipation of a bright future, the first projects with energy storage are being set up. We have analyzed some of these cases and clustered them according to their po-sition in the energy value chain and the type of revenues associated with the business model.

How do energy stakeholders prepare for the energy transition?

Energy stakeholders need to prepare today to capture the business opportunities in energy storage and develop their own business models. In the energy transition, new players ofering intermittent power supply have disrupted the old business models of utilities. The rise of storage technology will again lead to a shift in the industry.

How will energy storage technology help balancing supply and demand?

Energy storage technology will become the linking pin in the energy system. By balancing supply and demand it will create the platform for many new services. Tradition-ally, utility companies have experience in balancing de-mand and supply.