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In just one year, California wasted enough clean energy to power more than 200,000 homes. In 2022, the state curtailed a staggering 2.4 million MWh of solar and wind—a 63% spike from the year before. Why? The grid simply couldn’t handle all of that energy. Rather than seeing this as a loss, co-locating solar with battery storage turns curtailment into a revenue opportunity. But adding storage isn’t enough—getting the size right is key. Proper battery sizing can impact everything from project profitability to long-term battery health. The right storage capacity allows projects to store excess energy when prices are low and sell it when prices are high, improving ROI and keeping the LCOE competitive. On the other hand, an oversized or undersized battery can lead to unnecessary costs, lost opportunities, and reduced lifespan. That’s exactly why our team at enSights developed a storage sizing simulator with an advanced engine. This simulator quickly models different scenarios and identifies the best battery size for projects. With curtailment on the rise, having the right insights can make all the difference. As grid constraints tighten, optimizing storage sizing isn’t just a best practice—it’s essential for making the most of our clean energy future. #EnergyStorage #RenewableEnergy #SolarEnergy #GridOptimization #Curtailment #BatterySizing #LCOE #BESS #EMS #SmartGrid
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6dThanks Alon for sharing, those are pretty shocking number and one steep upward trend line. What a waste. And CA has some of the best Battery Storage incentive programs in the country, like SGIP. Clearly a huge opportunity for scaling BESS adoption there.