Many states are moving toward 100% renewable energy goals, leading to a rise in solar and wind power’s popularity. As solar and wind become more cost-effective and attractive, the power industry will need to determine how to manage the excess power created by those resources during peak production times and how to supplement the electricity shortfall when the wind isn’t blowing, or the sun isn’t shining. To help avoid load curtailment, battery energy storage is an ideal solution to integrate with renewable energy systems.
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