Electric Reliability: Desired Future States

Energy Storage Asset Reliability Characterized and Enhanced

Future State Leader: Steve Willard

Robust operational data shared through standardized metrics and testing inform planning, operations, and maintenance decision making.

Gaps to this future state

• Operational data availability
• Analysis and benchmarking of available technology data
• Reliability models for utility planners and operators
• O&M practices and asset management

Energy Storage Controls Integrated and Interoperable

Future State Leader: Suma Jothibasu

Energy storage control systems support multiple-use applications and interoperability with utility systems to support predictable, reliable, and flexible operations.

Gaps to this future state

• Open standards for communications and controls
• O&M practices and asset management
• Cyber security, including firmware upgrade verification
• Business continuity

Grid Planning and Energy Storage Maintenance Practices Established

Future State Leader: Morgan Smith

Calibrated models and best practices support power system planning and O&M practices to maximize predictability and optimize maintenance.

Gaps to this future state

• Reliability and performance data, planning tools and methods
• Operational practices for degradation management
• Failure characterization and predictive maintenance
• Maintenance approach consistency