2026 Event Schedule

Energy storage technologies are rapidly emerging as pivotal assets in the evolving distribution ecosystem. Their inherent flexibility offers significant opportunities for enhancing grid reliability, integrating renewable energy, and enabling customer-driven energy solutions. However, this same flexibility introduces operational and regulatory complexities that must be carefully managed to avoid unintended risks.

One of the keys to successfully integrating battery storage is to maximize value while minimizing risk. Battery energy storage system (BESS) developers seek to provide resiliency while leveraging transmission markets and other value-adding opportunities to profitably operate their assets. However, BESS’ ability to swing rapidly between import and export can have a negative impact on the health of the distribution grid during certain conditions. Control technologies such as flexible interconnections, operating envelopes, and market participation frameworks can manage battery interconnection while allowing battery owners to maximize their own value through dispatch. These tools not only support grid stability but also empower battery owners to optimize their assets across multiple value streams.

This discussion will explore the complex balance between BESS operational value and its impact on the distribution network in the context of increasing penetration of storage resources, and the role of advanced control technologies in enabling secure and efficient battery dispatch. By fostering dialogue and knowledge exchange, the panel aims to accelerate the adoption of scalable, resilient, and economically viable energy storage solutions that align with the future needs of the distribution grid.

Session Sponsored by Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc.