Annual battery energy storage system (BESS) failures per-deployed-GWh declined 98% globally between 2018 and 2025, as installed BESS capacity grew exponentially.
US energy holding company and project developer-owner NextEra Energy has suspended operations at two energy storage facilities in Long Island, New York, US.
IPP Linea Energy has closed a debt financing and preferred equity commitment for its 250MW/500MWh Mesa View energy storage project in Upton County, Texas, US.
Inaccurate state of charge (SOC) measurements can cost battery energy storage system (BESS) operators up to 15% in lost revenue, a persistent issue despite advances in monitoring technology.
Three US utilities, Ameren Missouri, DTE Energy in Michigan, and Black Hills Energy in Colorado have recently submitted IRPs with highlighted BESS project additions.