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Latest Thoughts and News

I will be writing articles about thoughts and experience in particular areas of BESS and solar PV projects, which I find interesting sharing, to open discussions. Also, I will be sharing good news in this space. Hence, please visit us often for updates and let's us know your comments.

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December 3, 2023

Exploding thoughts: a brief take on a BESS explosion - The Beijing, China case

Those whom I have worked with in the past know that I am an advocate for explosion safety and prevention in BESS during the design, construction and in operational stages. I recently got asked if an explosion was less likely to happen than a fire. My gut feeling is that it might be. Still, I […]

November 1, 2023

Standardise: View your BESS with Standard eyes

In our previous blog article, we discussed what tests should be applied to Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) during factory acceptance tests (FATs) and site acceptance tests (SATs). But how do we assess a BESS from a technology and configuration standpoint to ensure that it matches current sector parameters and features in terms of performance […]

February 6, 2023

A Comprehensive Approach to FAT and SAT for BESS

The battery energy storage system (BESS) market is booming. Lithium production is expected to increase five times by 20301 and, right now, battery technology is evolving by leaps and bounds. The day-to-day work of BESS project development is revealing, however, that standards and guidelines are falling behind on multiple fronts – safety and performance testing […]

September 4, 2022

Introduction to Industry Best Practice for Battery Performance Warranties

Battery Energy Storage Systems have had an increased development in recent years, this alongside extended manufacturer´s warranties, have boosted participation in different services and markets. It has noticeably improved levelised costs for prolonged systems durability.