Part two of a two-part series
As data centers scale, operators are weighing the tradeoffs of options for supplying more reliable power. Options include battery energy storage and software platforms. At the same time, utilities are eyeing virtual power plants and data-center tariffs to balance grid loads with data center draws.
Part one of a two-part series
Rapid growth in AI data center buildout poses challenges for utilities and operators. We look at the challenges operators and utilities face in meeting energy demand while maintaining grid stability, including the critical need for investments in battery storage and infrastructure.
An executive summary from Battery Next
Recent and planned policy changes could affect all parts of the US battery market, especially EVs and energy storage. These policy changes will likely increase battery prices, slow EV adoption, and require utilities to alter ESS plans.
Highlights from the Battery Price Forecast 2024 webinar
In this webinar recap, we look at the factors affecting global lithium prices and battery supply around the world. We also explore China’s effect on global battery prices and what it means for US energy storage systems. Lastly, we share our predictions for battery market growth in 2024.
Twice a year, we host a webinar to share the latest developments in efficiency, load management, and decarbonization technologies. We chose three technologies or concepts from the Summer 2023 tech roundup to highlight here, along with three to keep an eye on.
How do utilities organize staff around transportation electrification? We’ll show how 10 utilities are supporting mobility efforts in their organizations by adding to demand-side management teams, creating positions elsewhere, or creating whole mobility teams and divisions.
How can utilities ensure grid stability amid charging and infrastructure concerns?
Host Bryan Jungers welcomes to the podcast Stephanie Leach, principal business analyst at BGE, and Jesse Hitchcock, senior analyst for Customer Energy Solutions at E Source, to discuss concerns about how EV charging may affect the distribution grid.
Research and advisory case study
This case study explains how the E Source Battery Next experts helped a utility proactively electrify its commercial fleet customers to increase load and revenue.
Celebrating 35 years as the premier utility conference with insights from utility peers
This press release highlights the 35th anniversary of the E Source Forum and announces the two keynote speakers: Jennifer Montague, senior vice president and chief customer officer of NiSource, and Quinn Parker, founder and CEO of Encolor.
We used data-driven models to forecast battery pricing, supply, and capacity through 2030. EV battery prices will likely drop in half. And the current 30 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of installed battery storage should rise to 400 GWh by 2030. We explain some of the causes and effects of these changes.
