EXECUTIVE INSIGHT
doesn’ t shine or the wind doesn’ t blow when the wind doesn’ t blow. To really leverage the potential of renewable resources like wind and solar, we need to attach storage to it to give us that flexibility. The next evolution of that is attaching grid-style storage and much more flexibility into the grid to allow the grid to really play its part.
AI will play a role in that, too, automating those connection points and all the software and hardware to really provide the insights we need to have a sustainable grid in a net zero future.
What role do you see energy storage systems playing in creating a more resilient and renewableready grid infrastructure? One important thing is that we need to take grid scale storage to the next level. Fundamentally, we need much more storage. We have the technologies we need to work with partners, we need to work with the system there to really drive collaboration.
When it comes to attaching BESS and energy storage to the grid there, incentives help, but I think the best way to do it is with industry.
What are the most critical policy changes or regulatory reforms needed to accelerate the transformation of energy systems and achieve 2030 renewable energy targets? In some geographies, policy is not as far advanced or mature as we see in others. Ultimately, we need the policies to be much smarter to
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