Should energy storage project developers develop a portfolio of assets?

12 PORTFOLIO VALUATION Developing a portfolio of assets can be seen as the inevitable evolution for energy storage project developers and private equity investors who are interested in leveraging their knowledge of the technology, expertise in project development, and access to capital.

How do I develop an operation program for energy storage assets?

Developing an operation program for energy storage assets will encompass a number of components. A central components will be a centralized Network Operating Center (NOC) that provides insights leveraging the energy management system that is used to manage and control the different assets in the portfolio.

Should energy storage projects be developed?

However, energy storage project development does bring with it a greater number of moving parts to the projects, so developers must consider storage’s unique technology, policy and regulatory mandates, and market issues—as they exist now, and as the market continues to evolve.

How can the western area Power Administration support energy storage project financing?

The Western Area Power Administration is a good example of how one of these groups can support energy storage project financing of large projects. Through an infrastructure financing program aimed at expanding and modernizing the electric grid, WAPA’s Transmission Infrastructure Program (TIP) can make loans to project.

Is there a database for energy storage projects?

There are a number of proprietary energy storage project databases on the market, but the U.S. Department of Energy has provided a publicly available database on projects operating across the globe, establishing a basis for improving pricing visibility for energy storage projects. The DOE Global Energy Storage Database

How can the Department of energy improve the understanding of energy storage?

Valuation Models A critical role for the U.S. Department of Energy to improve the understanding of energy storage project and portfolio valuation is to continue to develop and make publicly available valuation models that serve the upcoming need of new and innovative roles in the energy storage market.