Why do energy storage projects need project financing?

The rapid growth in the energy storage market is similarly driving demand for project financing. The general principles of project finance that apply to the financing of solar and wind projects also apply to energy storage projects.

Does energy storage support integrated resource planning?

These include supporting integrated solar + storage, enhanced capabilities for projects active in the wholesale market in front of the meter, and Integrated Resource planning for State and utility planners. As energy storage becomes more widespread, the evaluation of energy storage for integrated resource planning is of especial need.

How do I evaluate potential revenue streams from energy storage assets?

Evaluating potential revenue streams from flexible assets, such as energy storage systems, is not simple. Investors need to consider the various value pools available to a storage asset, including wholesale, grid services, and capacity markets, as well as the inherent volatility of the prices of each (see sidebar, “Glossary”).

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.

What is the energy storage Finance Summit?

The Summit was the first Energy Storage Finance Advisory Committee Meeting for a U.S. Department of Energy sponsored study to issues and challenges surrounding project and portfolio valuation.

Are energy storage projects different than power industry project finance?

Most groups involved with project development usually agree that energy storage projects are not necessarily different than a typical power industry project finance transaction, especially with regards to risk allocation.