Battery storage drives revenue for solar arrays in high-demand areas

One to four hours of battery storage for a solar power facility can significantly increase site revenue in areas with high population density or abundant solar energy. However, the added value diminishes with storage capacities exceeding four hours. From pv magazine USA Power grid queues are increasingly dominated by solar power projects, with a significant portion involving solar-plus-storage (hybrid) facilities. In recent years, the ancillary markets in Texas and California's evening peak demand have been the primary targets for battery investments. As these markets grow more competitive and ...

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