Featured in Further upstream – 10-2024

Best of the BESS suppliers

The choice of battery project partners and suppliers – including for battery cells – can make or break a battery energy storage system (BESS). Price is not everything and a supplier’s technology and long-term support must align with buyer needs and risk appetite.
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 From supply-chain reliability to warranty coverage, numerous variables affect the choice of a BESS-project supplier. A strategic decision will prioritize long-term performance and partnership.Battery supply chains have rapidly evolved since 2014 and developers can choose from big, established global suppliers down to local businesses.US projectsUS-sourced lithium ferro-phosphate (LFP) battery cells can be 20% more expensive …

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