Overload

The impact of energy storage system overload

Energy storage systems are critical for managing excess capacity and supporting grid stability during high generation periods. Technologies like lithium-ion batteries and pumped hydro storage capture surplus energy, alleviate congestion, and enhance stability. . Spyros Foteinis highlights the acknowledged problem that an insufficient capacity to store energy can result in generated renewable energy being wasted (Nature 632, 29; 2024). In fact, the time is ripe for utilities to go “all in” on storage or potentially risk missing some of their decarbonization goals. [PDF Version]