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=Energy Storage [[Energy Storage 101/Economics|Economics]]=
=Energy Storage [[Energy Storage 101/Economics|Economics]]=
*Energy storage cost components
*Grid services and examples
*Customer storage valuation
*Hybrid energy storage
*Valuation challenges
=Energy Storage [[Energy Storage 101/Technologies|Technologies]]=
=Energy Storage [[Energy Storage 101/Technologies|Technologies]]=
*Definition of energy storage
*Characteristics of energy storage: How to understand and consider performance
*Survey of technologies: Different storage mediums
=Energy Storage [[Energy Storage 101/Integration and Deployment|Integration and Deployment]]=
=Energy Storage [[Energy Storage 101/Integration and Deployment|Integration and Deployment]]=
*Planning
*Procurement
*Deployment and Integration
*Operations and Maintenance
*Decommissioning


=Additional Resources=
=Additional Resources=
*[https://www.epri.com/research/programs/053125 EPRI Energy Storage Program]
*[https://www.epri.com/research/programs/053125 EPRI Energy Storage Program]
*[https://www.epri.com/esic Energy Storage Integration Council (ESIC)]
*[https://www.epri.com/esic Energy Storage Integration Council (ESIC)]

Revision as of 15:22, 19 November 2020

This section of the storagewiki.epri.com is intended to provide an introductory overview of energy storage technology, applications, and deployment considerations. It is intended to be a tool to support bringing new stakeholders up to speed on the energy storage landscape.

The content is based on Energy Storage 101 training courses EPRI has presented in various venues. We will continue to build out the content with a more detailed narrative. If you have any suggestions, please email Erin Minear (eminear@epri.com).


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State of Energy Storage: Drivers and Big Picture

What is driving the adoption of energy storage and how do these forces influence the current energy storage landscape throughout the world? This section covers the following topics in more detail.
Drivers for Energy Storage

  • Decreasing technology costs
  • Increasing renewable generation
  • Evolving utility needs
  • Increasing utility customer choice and engagement
  • Policy and regulatory changes


Current Status and Future Outlook

  • Market and Deployment Trends

Energy Storage Economics

  • Energy storage cost components
  • Grid services and examples
  • Customer storage valuation
  • Hybrid energy storage
  • Valuation challenges

Energy Storage Technologies

  • Definition of energy storage
  • Characteristics of energy storage: How to understand and consider performance
  • Survey of technologies: Different storage mediums

Energy Storage Integration and Deployment

  • Planning
  • Procurement
  • Deployment and Integration
  • Operations and Maintenance
  • Decommissioning


Additional Resources