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Battling battery imbalance

Imbalances – when battery components fail to operate in unison – are a recurring challenge in energy storage projects. Kai-Philipp Kairies, CEO of Accure Battery Intelligence, examines the root causes of imbalances, their effects on operations and return on investment, and actionable best practices to mitigate them.

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pv magazine

02 May 2025

If you operate large-scale batteries, understanding and addressing imbalances should be part of your core tool kit.Since 2020 our team has supported over 15 GWh of battery energy storage system (BESS) projects across North America, Europe, and Australia. Imbalance is a challenge we’ve encountered at every single site. BESS imbalances are widespread, and significantly impact …

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