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The smarter E special: Better together

While coupling battery energy storage systems (BESS) and renewables is increasingly common in the United States, co-location has been slow to gain traction in Europe. A range of practical challenges has hindered the commitment of developers and investors but the growing share of solar and wind energy, and policy support in some parts of Europe, are making the business case increasingly appealing.

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Marija Maisch

09 Apr 2024

Increased utilization of grid connections strengthen the case for co-locating renewables and storage. | Photo: Acciona

Co-locating renewables with BESS opens the door to ample opportunities that solar and wind cannot realize on their own. Hybrid power plants can provide additional value through greater flexibility and increased utilization of grid connections, which are becoming increasingly difficult to obtain. Yet only a small number of BESS projects in Europe have been developed in …

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