This webinar will provide a comprehensive overview of the energy storage landscape among rural electric cooperatives. It will cover topics including locations, capacities, battery technologies, paired grid resources, and common use cases for energy storage. In addition, the session will address timelines and funding sources. A brief case-study presentation by Trico Electric Cooperative Inc. will cover the Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Operation of two of their BESS sites, highlighting challenges and opportunities in implementing energy storage solutions.
This webinar is part of the Outreach for Advanced Storage Integration and Support (OASIS) project, a cooperative agreement between NRECA and the DOE, with a goal of providing resources to rural electric cooperatives to empower them to integrate new energy storage technologies. More information can be found at cooperative.com/oasis.
What You Will Learn
- Review of the current energy storage landscape among cooperatives.
- Discuss key technologies and use cases.
- Explore challenges, opportunities, and potential funding sources.
Also of Interest
Report: Battery Energy Storage Systems in Rural Electric Utilities (Oct. 2024)
Program: Outreach for Advanced Storage Integration and Support (OASIS)
