Energy-Storage.news caught up with Yann Brandt, chief commercial officer (CCO) at FlexGen, the US system integrator with a strong focus on software through its Hybrid OS controls platform.

Round-trip efficiency of alternative storage technologies is the standout metric for assessing their potential versus lithium-ion.

Executives from Sweden-based developer OX2 discussed its diversification from wind and solar into storage with Energy-Storage.news, with Poland a big part of that move.

Ameren Missouri aims to procure 800MW of battery storage, representing US$650 million investment, in its service area connected to MISO grid.

Battery storage plays an important role in adding resilience to energy networks. But it should also be remembered that natural catastrophes can affect BESS resources too, writes Ross Kiddie of bespoke battery insurance company Altelium.

LS Energy Solutions brought the first container which will be deployed at a 200MW project in California to this year’s RE+ 2023 trade show.

Updated 29 September 2023: Following publication of this story, ESS Inc responded to a couple of Energy-Storage.news’ enquiries.

Chris McKissack, CEO of GlidePath, talks to Energy-Storage.news about ERCOT’s evolution, optimisation strategies and how batteries and renewables can take on fossil fuels.

As the US energy storage market continues its phenomenal growth trajectory, the role batteries can play in keeping the grid stable has been highlighted by recent heatwaves. These are also a good case study for figuring out the value of storage in dollar terms, writes Wayne Muncaster of GridBeyond.

Enfinite has brought online two more battery assets in a nine-project portfolio in Alberta, Canada, while Elemental Energy has commenced operation of a large-scale vanadium flow battery system.