Along with smart grid technologies, grid-scale energy
storage has been heralded as the answer to many challenges
facing the power industry. Energy storage does indeed have
the potential to be game-changing, but there are many unresolved
technological, regulatory and economic issues.
In this Executive eBriefing, two industry advisors with decades
of experience discuss the trends in this emerging technology
and its potential to deal with emerging and legacy challenges
in the industry.
- Which technologies and applications will emerge as winners?
How will value be created?
- What business models will be used?
- How can project developers benefit from the multiple value
streams?
- How will regulators and policy makers deal with emerging
storage applications?
- How can utilities create options and downstream flexibility?
- How would potential carbon pricing policies affect the
economics of energy storage?
In this webinar we explore grid-scale energy storage technologies
and their potential to:
- Facilitate resource planning through energy arbitrage,
peak load management and/or improving utilization of base
load and intermittent renewable resources
- Provide fast-response ancillary services to improve grid
reliability & security
- Optimize new T&D investments to support renewables,
as well as deferring investments in T&D to meet load
growth
- Support the development and integration of higher penetration
of intermittent renewable generation.
About the speakers
Dr. Rahul Walawalkar, Customized Energy Solutions
Rahul Walawalkar leads the emerging technologies practice
for Customized
Energy Solutions with a focus on energy storage, smart
grid, and renewable integration. He has more than 12 years
of experience related to emerging technologies, demand-side
management, and electricity markets. His analysis has covered
the evaluation of utility applications along the full spectrum
of energy storage technologies including CAES, pumped hydro,
advanced batteries, and flywheels. He currently serves on
the board of the Electricity
Storage Association.
Christopher Dann, Partner, Strategic Decisions Group
Christopher Dann is a partner with Strategic
Decisions Group where he is a leader in the Energy &
Environment Practice. He has more than 15 years of consulting
experience, primarily in energy and infrastructure. He is
an advisor to senior management on strategic decision making
and risk management in areas such as nuclear power and smart
grid.
If you have any questions or would like to receive a copy
of the presentation contact Dr. Rahul Walawalkar at
rahul@ces-ltd.com.
