The webinar titled “Emerging Trends in Battery Storage: The Confluence of Data, Grids, and Customers” held on August 1, 2024, focused on the latest trends in battery storage technology, energy management systems (EMS), and their role in shaping smart grids and demand response programs. Panelists Aric Saunders, Codibly’s Advisor and Spencer Borison, Head of US at Codibly, discussed the rapid growth of the battery storage sector, driven by cost reductions and the increasing need to stabilize renewable energy sources like solar.
One key takeaway was the growing integration of battery storage into virtual power plants (VPPs) and grid programs to optimize energy usage and ensure grid reliability. Saunders highlighted how advances in real-time data and AI-driven software solutions are enabling more efficient energy management, allowing for predictive maintenance and better resource optimization. These innovations are helping the industry meet global decarbonization goals while offering businesses and utilities new revenue opportunities through grid services.
Challenges around tariffs and regulations, such as California’s NEM 3.0, were also discussed as key hurdles to scaling battery storage in certain markets. However, these challenges also present opportunities, especially for manufacturers in the US and Europe, to differentiate their solutions through innovation and compliance with local standards.
The webinar also covered the evolving role of demand response as a valuable incentive for battery storage. As the energy market shifts toward decentralization, the ability to integrate battery storage into smart grids and enable grid participation is becoming essential. Codibly’s software solutions, though briefly mentioned, were noted for their ability to address some of these challenges by enhancing connectivity between distributed energy resources (DERs), batteries, and the grid.
What”s more, the webinar highlighted the importance of scalability and the need for enhanced software solutions to make battery storage systems more adaptable to future demands. With the growth of smart grids, demand response, and distributed energy resources (DERs), companies must focus on real-time data management and AI-driven optimizations to ensure they stay competitive. As the energy landscape continues to evolve, integrating these technologies is crucial for meeting both regulatory requirements and market expectations, paving the way for a sustainable and efficient energy future.
In conclusion, the webinar emphasized that the future of battery storage is heavily dependent on software integration, grid participation, and adapting to a changing regulatory environment. This combination of technology and policy is key to unlocking the full potential of battery storage and ensuring a stable, sustainable energy future.
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