INSIGHTS AND ARTICLES
Demand Charges Are Quietly Wrecking Your Electric Bill. Here's How to Fix That.
If you run a commercial or industrial facility, there's a good chance a single 15-minute window last month decided a huge chunk of your electric bill — and you never even noticed it happen. That's the nature of demand charges: one of the least understood, most expensive line items on a C&I utility bill.
When Does Long-Duration Storage Actually Beat Lithium-Ion?
A capex comparison tells you almost nothing. Here's the metric that accounts for what each technology can actually deliver over its lifetime.
Long-Duration Energy Storage: The Economics, the Hype, and the Hard Truths
At TechConnect 2026’s Energy Storage track, not a single presentation covered lithium-ion. Instead, the spotlight fell entirely on challengers: zinc, sodium, flow batteries, and thermal storage.
How Temperature Impacts Battery Efficiency and Performance
Battery performance is highly sensitive to temperature, especially in lithium-ion cells. Learn how temperature affects ion movements, impedance, and overall system efficiency.
A Practical Guide to Energy Storage System Efficiency
As renewable energy continues to scale, energy storage systems (ESS) have become essential to grid stability. Learn what efficiency means, why it varies, and how different components contribute to overall performance.
How Transformer Impedance Impacts PCS Sizing in Energy Storage Systems
In battery-based energy storage systems, sizing the Power Conversion System (PCS) correctly is crucial. Learn why transformer impedance matters and what it means for PCS sizing.
Why Battery Manufacturers Recommend Smaller SOC Windows
If you've ever wondered why energy-storage manufacturers limit how much of a battery's state of charge (SOC) you're allowed to use, you're not alone. The answer lies in longevity, safety, and system performance.
The Future of Energy Storage: Lithium-Ion Battery Systems
Discover how lithium-ion battery systems have become the cornerstone of modern renewable energy infrastructure and what the future holds for energy storage technology.
AI-Driven Controls: Transforming Energy Management
Learn how artificial intelligence and machine learning are revolutionizing energy storage systems with predictive analytics and automated optimization.
Sustainable Energy Solutions for a Cleaner Tomorrow
Explore how advanced energy storage systems are enabling the renewable energy transition by addressing the intermittent nature of solar and wind power.