RWE is an example of a big energy industry player developing in-house expertise in the space. Image: RWE.
The battery energy storage system (BESS) industry is changing rapidly as the market grows. At the heart of what is becoming a crowded and competitive market is the role of the system integrator: putting together the components and technologies that bring BESS projects to life.
In an interview with Energy-Storage.news, analyst Oliver Forsyth from IHS Markit explains exactly how things are changing in system integration. New market entrants are joining, often from the solar inverter or battery cell manufacturer space.
Bespoke project-by-project battery storage system design is giving way to more modular, standardised solutions from the big players. The emphasis on expertise in software is as pronounced as the emphasis on expertise in hardware when system…