Battery energy storage systems, or BESS, are transforming how utilities manage reliability, resilience, and capacity. Get a comprehensive overview of BESS applications and strategies, including practical use cases and examples from public power. Explore how storage can be deployed for multiple objectives — from improving distribution reliability to supporting bulk supply services — while learning about emerging technologies and safety considerations. Through real-world examples and interactive discussion, gain understanding of the technical, operational, and economic aspects of BESS deployment, all to help you make informed decisions and plan for your utility’s future.

Topics

• BESS applications and benefits
• Behind-the-meter storage and its role in customer solutions
• Strategies for reliability improvement and distribution capacity
• Value stacking and multi-objective dispatch for maximum ROI
• Integration with solar and other DERs
• Flexible connections for BESS (emerging concepts)
• Safety considerations and risk management
• Energy storage resources