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Battery energy storage plays a critical role in enabling the clean energy transition by addressing the intermittency of renewable sources, enhancing grid stability, and facilitating the efficient integration of decentralized energy resources. It allows for the storage of excess energy generated during peak times, providing a reliable source of electricity during periods of low renewable energy production. This capability supports the broader adoption of renewable energy, supporting energy security and promoting a more sustainable and resilient energy system. Additionally, battery storage enables peak shaving, demand response, and the decoupling of energy generation and consumption, contributing to emissions reduction, climate change mitigation, and the overall transition toward a cleaner and more efficient energy landscape. We’re very excited to announce the release of our Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) “how-to” guide, a collaborative effort between RMI and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. This guide, along with NREL’s System Advisor Model (SAM), serves as a crucial resource for professionals navigating the dynamic realm of battery energy storage systems and analyzing the performance and financial aspects of renewable energy projects. From operational standards to maintenance, our BESS guide acts as a comprehensive resource and is a must-read for anyone eager to contribute to the sustainable energy revolution, particularly in the Global South geographies in Asia, Africa and the Caribbean. Read more at the link below. https://bit.ly/3uAQDzh #EnergyStorage #BESS #BatteryTech #CleanTech #SystemAdvisorModel #EnergyTransitionAcademy #RMI #EnergyTransition #RenewableEnergy Climate Finance Access Network (CFAN) NREL Foundation

Polyester clothing sheds fibers when worn, washed, and dried—representing a major (if invisible) source of #microplastics. Fortunately, NREL and Colorado State University are teaming up with The North Face in a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) BOTTLE Consortium project to address the challenge at its source: Replace polyester with nontoxic, #biodegradable PHA fiber. Learn about the partnership to tailor fit PHA fiber for outdoor apparel that is easy to recycle and limits #plasticpollution: https://bit.ly/3SYzw2y

This is it! Tomorrow is the deadline for early-bird registration at the Industry Growth Forum! Make sure you take advantage of the $100 discount before it's too late. This is the premier #cleantech event you must not miss. Register now: bit.ly/3S2PZC5 #CleanTech #NRELIGF #InnovateNREL