Energy storage enterprise value assessment method

How is electricity storage value assessed?

Values are assessed by comparing the cost of operating the power system with and without electricity storage. The framework also describes a method to identify electricity storage projects in which the value of integrating electricity storage exceeds the cost to the power system.

What is the electricity storage valuation framework (esvf)?

The Electricity Storage Valuation Framework (ESVF) as presented in this report is a continuation of IRENA’s previous work on the role of energy storage in facilitating VRE integration (IRENA, 2015a).5 The ESVF is designed to be used to identify the value of electricity storage to diferent stakeholders in the power system.

Can a market product incentivise the deployment of energy storage systems?

The innovative market product presented in the previous section, and already implemented by some system operators, can incentivise the deployment of flexible resources such as energy storage systems, as it will suppose an additional revenue stream that can make these projects economically feasible.

Are electricity storage technologies a critical enabler for integrating VRE into power systems?

Conclusions Electricity storage technologies are a critical enabler for integrating large shares of VRE into power systems, facilitating the acceleration of the energy transition through rapid and scalable deployment and eficient provision of ancillary services, with the ability to be located virtually anywhere in the grid.

Why is the optimal configuration of energy storage important?

In face of the randomness and volatility of the renewable energy generation and the uncertainty of the load power consumption in the new power system, the optimal configuration of energy storage is very important, so that it can effectively act as a flexible power source or load when the system fluctuates.

How can esvf help regulators assess the value of electricity storage?

The ESVF presented in this report is intended to support regulators and other stakeholders in the use of modelling tools to assess the system value of electricity storage in a power system and assess the monetisable revenues of storage projects under an existing regulatory framework.