Solar PV & BESS Course
Chapter 1: Understanding Markets & Battery Usage Profiles
1.1 Evaluating Markets for Energy Storage
Understanding ERCOT, CAISO, and PJM markets
How utility-scale battery projects interact with the grid
Role of storage in reliability improvement & microgrids
Solar + Storage Hybrid Systems: Maximizing efficiency
1.2 Battery Usage Profiles & Grid Applications
Peak shaving & demand charge reduction
Time-of-use (TOU) arbitrage
Frequency regulation & grid stability
Off grid vs. hybrid operational strategies
Chapter 2: Battery System Sizing , Losses , Efficiency Considerations
2.1 Understanding BESS System Sizing & Losses
Battery Capacity Sizing using load profile information
Round Trip Efficiency (RTE) Calculation
Losses in charge/discharge cycles
Internal resistance & thermal effects
Self-discharge mechanisms and energy loss
2.2 Predicting Battery Capacity Degradation
Factors affecting battery lifespan
Depth of Discharge (DoD) & Cycle life
Temperature effects on degradation
Strategies for extending battery life
Chapter 3: Selecting the Right Battery Technology & OEMs
3.1 Comparing Battery Technologies for Off-Grid Utility Scale Projects
Lithium-ion (LFP vs. NMC) vs. Flow Batteries vs. Lead-Acid
Performance in high-temperature environments
Safety & operational risks in off-grid systems
3.2 Optimizing the Augmentation Schedule
Augmentation planning to maintain system performance
Determining when to add or replace battery capacity
Effects on project economics & LCOS
Chapter 4: Financial Modelling & Deducing LCOS
4.1 Developing a Financial Model for BESS Projects
CapEx & OpEx breakdown for utility-scale storage
Revenue streams (Arbitrage, Demand Charge Reduction, Capacity Markets)
Sensitivity analysis for battery replacement costs & incentives
4.2 Calculating & Reducing LCOS (Levelized Cost of Storage)
LCOS formula & real-world application
Impact of round-trip efficiency & degradation
Strategiesto lower LCOS through technology selection and operational improvements
Final Session ( 4 ): Full Project Execution
PV Diesel Hybrid System with BESS Project # 01 Steps of Design:
1.1 Project Location & Existing Energy Source
1.2 Load Categorization
1. Site Survey & Load Demand Analysis
2.1 Diesel Generator Details
2.2 PV System Sizing
2.3 Protection Considerations
2.4 Advantages of PV Diesel Hybrid System
2. PV Diesel Hybrid Equipment Sizing
3.1 Battery Capacity Calculation
3.2 PV Capacity Matching for BESS Charging
3.3 BESS Inverter Sizing
3. BESS Equipment Sizing
4.1 Charging & Discharging Strategy
4.2 System Operation in Different Scenarios
4. PV Diesel Hybrid with BESS – Sequence of Operation
5.1 Diesel Generator Cost Study
5.2 Solar + BESS Cost Study
5.3 Annual Solar Production & Environmental Benefits
5.4 Total Savings Over 3 Years
5. PV Diesel Hybrid Payback & ROI Analysis
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Chapter 1: Understanding Markets & Battery Usage Profiles
1.1 Evaluating Markets for Energy Storage
Understanding ERCOT, CAISO, and PJM markets
How utility-scale battery projects interact with the grid
Role of storage in reliability improvement & microgrids
Solar + Storage Hybrid Systems: Maximizing efficiency
1.2 Battery Usage Profiles & Grid Applications
Peak shaving & demand charge reduction
Time-of-use (TOU) arbitrage
Frequency regulation & grid stability
Off-grid vs. hybrid operational strategies
Chapter 2: Battery System Sizing , Losses , Efficiency Considerations
2.1 Understanding BESS System Sizing & Losses
Battery Capacity Sizing using load profile information
Round Trip Efficiency (RTE) Calculation
Losses in charge/discharge cycles
Internal resistance & thermal effects
Self-discharge mechanisms and energy loss
2.2 Predicting Battery Capacity Degradation
Factors affecting battery lifespan
Depth of Discharge (DoD) & Cycle life
Temperature effects on degradation
Strategies for extending battery life
Chapter 3: Selecting the Right Battery Technology & OEMs
3.1 Comparing Battery Technologies for Off-Grid Utility Scale Projects
Lithium-ion (LFP vs. NMC) vs. Flow Batteries vs. Lead-Acid
Performance in high-temperature environments
Safety & operational risks in off-grid systems
3.2 Optimizing the Augmentation Schedule
Augmentation planning to maintain system performance
Determining when to add or replace battery capacity
Effects on project economics & LCOS
Chapter 4: Financial Modelling & Deducing LCOS
4.1 Developing a Financial Model for BESS Projects
CapEx & OpEx breakdown for utility-scale storage
Revenue streams (Arbitrage, Demand Charge Reduction, Capacity Markets)
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Sensitivity analysis for battery replacement costs & incentives
4.2 Calculating & Reducing LCOS (Levelized Cost of Storage)
LCOS formula & real-world application
Impact of round-trip efficiency & degradation
Strategiesto lower LCOS through technology selection and operational improvements
Final Session ( 4 ): Full Project Execution
PV Diesel Hybrid System with BESS Project # 01 Steps of Design:
1.1 Project Location & Existing Energy Source
1.2 Load Categorization
1. Site Survey & Load Demand Analysis
2.1 Diesel Generator Details
2.2 PV System Sizing
2.3 Protection Considerations
2.4 Advantages of PV Diesel Hybrid System
2. PV Diesel Hybrid Equipment Sizing
3.1 Battery Capacity Calculation
3.2 PV Capacity Matching for BESS Charging
3.3 BESS Inverter Sizing
3. BESS Equipment Sizing
4.1 Charging & Discharging Strategy
4.2 System Operation in Different Scenarios
4. PV Diesel Hybrid with BESS – Sequence of Operation
5.1 Diesel Generator Cost Study
5.2 Solar + BESS Cost Study
5.3 Annual Solar Production & Environmental Benefits
5.4 Total Savings Over 3 Years
5. PV Diesel Hybrid Payback & ROI Analysis
