Iec energy storage standards

Are energy storage systems safe?

Energy storage systems (ESS) will be essential in the transition towards decarbonization, offering the ability to efficiently store electricity from renewable energy sources such as solar and wind. However, standards are needed to ensure that these storage solutions are safe and reliable.

Are energy storage codes & standards needed?

Discussions with industry professionals indicate a significant need for standards …” [1, p. 30]. Under this strategic driver, a portion of DOE-funded energy storage research and development (R&D) is directed to actively work with industry to fill energy storage Codes & Standards (C&S) gaps.

Does industry need energy storage standards?

As cited in the DOE OE ES Program Plan, “Industry requires specifications of standards for characterizing the performance of energy storage under grid conditions and for modeling behavior. Discussions with industry professionals indicate a significant need for standards …” [1, p. 30].

Can long-term electricity storage be implemented without a multi-TWh capacity?

The IEC’s study has shown that many governments’ current plans for how electricity will be generated and managed in the future cannot be implemented without long-term storage with capacities in the multi-TWh range.

What is energy storage & why is it important?

A move towards a more sustainable society will require the use of advanced, rechargeable batteries. Energy storage systems (ESS) will be essential in the transition towards decarbonization, offering the ability to efficiently store electricity from renewable energy sources such as solar and wind.

Should energy storage be a public policy goal?

The IEC recommends policy-makers to make the encouragement of storage deployment a public policy goal. The long-term storage of surplus energy from renewables is sometimes more expensive than additional generation from existing fossil-fuel plants.