Storage Plus Solar Design: Upfront Overbuild, or Augmentation? The Opportunities and Risks with Each Approach

Has the industry settled on a standard approach or are we still evolving such that each developer has their own strategy? In this panel, DNV GL’s solar and energy storage experts will join leading integrators to discuss a variety of build strategies, cost considerations, and the pros and cons with each approach. Topics covered will include detailed technical considerations including various charge/discharge strategies, ITC compliance, battery degradation, utilization of DC/DC converters to remove voltage mismatches, and plant production modeling. This poster will also address trends in the industry towards longer useful life expectations and stricter safety requirements of the batteries, both in standalone and paired with renewables. DNV GL and its industry partners will explore case studies, results from its NY BEST test lab, and its expectations for the future based on our experience over the last decade.