Hosted by Arizona Public Service
Our inaugural Critical Issues Forum explored the dynamic world of battery energy storage systems (BESS) in the electric utility industry. Participants were able to hear from AEIC members on how their respective companies are incorporating BESS into their operations. We also discussed upcoming operational challenges and toured a local energy storage project.
Represented Member Utilities: Arizona Public Service Co, Cleco Corporation, Duquesne Light Company, Eversource, Florida Power & Light Co, Georgia Transmission Corp., Long Island Power Authority, North Carolina Electric Member Corporation, Orange & Rockland Utilities, Inc., PowerSouth Energy Coop., Salt River Project, San Diego Gas & Electric Co., Southern Company, Tampa Electric Company
Other Attendees: Sandia National Laboratories, Tucson Electric Power, United States Department of Energy
Topics discussed:
Battery technologies used in BESS, their safety profiles, thermal management, and risk mitigation
Techniques and standards for connecting BESS to the grid safely
BESS installation guidelines
Operation and maintenance
Regulatory and financial aspects
Advanced BESS integration and future trends