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Which energy storage technologies are included in the 2020 cost and performance assessment?

The 2020 Cost and Performance Assessment provided installed costs for six energy storage technologies: lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries, lead-acid batteries, vanadium redox flow batteries, pumped storage hydro, compressed-air energy storage, and hydrogen energy storage.

How much does the Goldendale energy storage project cost?

The Goldendale Energy Storage Project has a head of 2,400 feet and is expected to cost $1,800/kW for C&I. Higher head for the project also reduced tunnel excavation costs due to the fact the pump/turbine centerline depth below the lower reservoir bottom decreased with increasing head (Miller, 2020a).

What is the difference between air cooled and liquid cooled energy storage?

The implications of technology choice are particularly stark when comparing traditional air-cooled energy storage systems and liquid-cooled alternatives, such as the PowerTitan series of products made by Sungrow Power Supply Company. Among the most immediately obvious differences between the two storage technologies is container size.

Are natural gas fuel costs accounted for in Bop & EPC?

For this analysis, natural gas fuel supplied from pipes is considered but the costs are not explicitly stated in any report; hence, it is assumed that these costs are accounted for in BOP, EPC, and owner’s cost (Bailie, 2020b).

Are liquid cooled battery energy storage systems better than air cooled?

Liquid-cooled battery energy storage systems provide better protection against thermal runaway than air-cooled systems. “If you have a thermal runaway of a cell, you’ve got this massive heat sink for the energy be sucked away into. The liquid is an extra layer of protection,” Bradshaw says.

What is the difference between LCOE and annualized cost?

Comparison of annualized cost for two identical BESS operated for the same number of cycles but at different DOD is expected to yield lower annualized cost for the lower DOD, while the LCOE values are reflective of which operating mode is more cost-effective.