Microgrid Energy Storage Business Model

What is a microgrid business model?

With respect to microgrids, a business model defines the way in which a microgrid project or business is planned, implemented, and executed to meet strategic objectives. Strategic objectives can range from community resiliency to renewable energy integration to greater profit for a new economy enterprise such as a data center.

Can a microgrid be commercially & financially viable?

For a microgrid to be commercially and financially viable, it must address both the technical (e.g., plan, operations, components, and functions) and commercial (e.g., revenue, expense, and profit) components of the business model definition.

What are business models for energy storage?

Business Models for Energy Storage Rows display market roles, columns reflect types of revenue streams, and boxes specify the business model around an application. Each of the three parameters is useful to systematically differentiate investment opportunities for energy storage in terms of applicable business models.

Is energy storage a profitable business model?

Although academic analysis finds that business models for energy storage are largely unprofitable, annual deployment of storage capacity is globally on the rise (IEA, 2020). One reason may be generous subsidy support and non-financial drivers like a first-mover advantage (Wood Mackenzie, 2019).