Each approach offers unique advantages that cater to different project goals and operational requirements. The financial viability of co-located solar PV + BESS systems hinges on several factors, including capital costs, operational efficiencies, market conditions, and regulatory frameworks.
By integrating BESS with solar PV, operators can transform variable solar generation into a more predictable and manageable power source. This is especially beneficial for meeting contractual power delivery obligations, supporting grid resilience, and enhancing the market competitiveness of solar energy.
By facilitating energy storage, time-shifting, and various value streams, solar PV + BESS systems enhance grid stability, optimise energy dispatch, and create new revenue opportunities, making them a vital component of the modern energy landscape.
In co-located solar PV and BESS, arbitrage involves storing excess solar energy generated during daylight hours, when demand and prices are typically lower, and discharging this stored energy during periods of higher demand, such as in the early morning and evening.
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