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Battery energy storage systems (BESS) ensure grid stability and align supply with demand by storing surplus energy during periods of abundance and discharging it only when needed.
But they require a lot of monitoring: individual battery cells vary in quality and age, and these cell imbalances increase stress on the system. This leads to wasted energy and increased downtime. At the same time, regulators are paying attention and developing safety standards that apply to battery storage and the risks involved. In this webinar, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of how analytics can help you identify and mitigate battery performance and safety risks along the entire lifecycle, from design over commissioning & operation to de-commissioning.
This webinar will focus on the following key topics:
• De-risk deployment and operators of BESS from design over commissioning & operation to de-commissioning
• Why monitoring battery systems with advanced analytics is so important
• How to identify issues with your system early on
• How to optimize BESS performance
• Industry best practices and emerging trends
Presenters
Dr. Matthias Simolka – Product Manager for Energy Solutions at TWAICE
Ryan Franks – Senior Technical Solution Engineer at TWAICE
Dr. Matthias Simolka is Product Manager for Energy Solutions at TWAICE. Prior to joining TWAICE, Matthias was working several years in academic research focusing on the aging mechanisms of modern Li-ion batteries. His research combined material analysis down to the nanometer scale with system level observations to link the battery behavior to actual degradation mechanisms.
Ryan bridges the gap between sales, product, and technology, working with all teams to ensure that maximum value and the optimal solution are delivered to customers. He holds a BS in Engineering Mechanics from the University of Illinois and an MBA from John Carroll University.
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