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About the Episode:
I have been looking [and waiting] for this book for years.
And if you’re in Utility-scale battery storage, I’m going to boldly suggest that you have too.
The wait is over, as the most comprehensive compendium on utility-scale battery energy storage is finally on shelves (or it was, it’s about to sell out!)
Looking to expand your knowledge of utility-scale batteries and the evolution of solar+storage and standalone battery projects? Whether you're a developer integrating batteries into your solar projects, an engineer trying to wrap your head around which technology to spec, or a layperson trying to stay ahead of industry trends, The BESS Book: A Cell to Grid Guide to Utility-Scale Battery Energy Storage Systems is the book for you.
Hear from the book's authors, Swetha Sundaram and Drew Lebowitz, as they draw from their extensive experience in energy storage engineering to provide what I believe is likely the most complete attempt to map the battery energy storage landscape A-to-Z. With deep expertise gleaned working for leading engineering firms like DNV and RWE, they’ve crafted a comprehensive resource that covers the full lifecycle of utility-scale battery projects—from cell chemistry to financing the projects and workforce to build these plants at scale.
Discover:
Why Nico believes this is the battery storage manual every engineering department should have on-hand.
The latest advancements in lithium-ion battery technology, illustrated with real-world case studies.
The key technical and financial aspects of [nearly all] utility-scale Li-ion BESS.
Critical considerations for integrating batteries with solar and wind projects.
Essential instruction on safety, environmental concerns, and industry standards compliance.
And so, so much more
Grab your copy of The BESS Book and listen in to gain the insights you need to lead in the energy storage industry.
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NOTEWORTHY QUOTEs:
“So we start with cell, we move to module, to rack, to system, the system encompassing everything else, not just within the container that has the battery, but also on your project site, everything from interconnection to the civil work to you know how you are actually laying out these systems and controlling them and building them.”
“There’s so much inter-exchange that goes on. So that in itself is a great reason for this book, because even if you are in the storage industry, there’s always things that you don’t know, there’s gaps you could get filled in on.”
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ABOUT THE HOST OF SUNCAST:
Nico Johnson is the creator and host of SunCast, consistently rated a top solar podcast in the clean energy sector. The content of the show is geared towards listeners looking for insights on where the markets are headed, how to position themselves or their companies, and what today's market leaders do to stay ahead of the pack.
Nico is an Investor, Executive Coach, and 16-year veteran of the solar industry, having led development in the US and Latin America for global companies like Trina Solar and Conergy.
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