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BESS | Commissioning

BESS | Commissioning

Over 6 GW of BESS commissioning delays in the US Commissioning phase is a critical step in the value chain of BESS US BESS sites by status in Q3 2023

Megawatt (MW)

Megawatt hours (MWh)

BESS in operation (Q3 23)

13,477 MW

38,337 MWh

BESS installations ((Q1-Q3 23)

4,393 MW

13,142 MWh

BESS installations Q3 23

2,142 MW

6,227 MWh

BESS under construction

8,134 MW

23,000 MWhe

BESS under construction or in advanced development

21,445 MW

62,109 MWh

Time pressure during commissioning causes errors

BESS project delays

Incentive for fast commission, due to high penalties for delays In ERCOT, 50% of revenue comes from the top 50 days according Modo Energy Commissioning reports lack of battery detail

Key Takeaway: Internal pressure is high to complete 6,160 MW

Source: Clean Power, Modo Energy

Responsibilities and risks are transferred from contractor to client Substantial financial risk linked to the commissioning phase of BESS

17,500 MWh

commissioning projects on time which can lead to compromises on performance and safety. Impact of commissioning delays is high on the project return-on-investments.

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