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Battery testing builds certainty

Owners and operators of energy storage systems, as well as investors, need transparent ways to evaluate battery performance. They need certainty that the selected batteries for their ESS projects will perform reliably, have predictable life expectancies, and meet projected revenue and contractual obligations over their lifetimes. The economic viability of entire projects depend on this confidence, writes Michael Kleinberg of DNV.

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pv magazine

07 Apr 2021

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DNV’s “Battery Performance Scorecard” helps investors, lenders, and developers inform their energy storage system (ESS) purchasing strategies. It also creates a roadmap for managing and operating specific battery technologies, assessing warranties, estimating replacement costs, and anticipating safety needs. Much of a project’s success depends heavily on battery performance. As such, a strong focus is placed …

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