BESS Augmentation: From Theory to Practice

Synopsis

As battery energy storage systems mature and degrade, augmentation strategies become crucial for maintaining performance and meeting contractual obligations. This panel brings together experienced asset owners and operators to discuss real-world experiences with battery degradation, performance challenges, and augmentation planning.

• Performance Tracking & Analysis: Understanding degradation patterns, monitoring tools, and metrics for evaluating when augmentation is needed
• Economic Considerations: Balancing augmentation costs against revenue impacts, warranty considerations, and long-term financial planning
• Technical Solutions: Exploring different augmentation approaches, including module replacement, capacity additions, and system upgrades
• Operational Impact: Managing augmentation projects while maintaining system availability and revenue generation