Synopsis

The most critical risks to battery energy storage projects emerge long before the system goes online. Decisions made during contracting, design, procurement, and commissioning shape the long-term performance, safety, and financial return of the asset. This session unpacks where and why early-stage missteps occur—and how to prevent them.

Experts will highlight how data-driven approaches and battery analytics can inform smarter supplier agreements, ensure proper system sizing, and catch potential underperformance before it becomes costly.

Investors, owners and operators of battery assets will learn:

• The key technical and commercial risks in BESS development, procurement, delivery, and commissioning
• How strong supplier contracts and warranty terms reduce uncertainty and set projects up for long-term success
• How early application of battery analytics helps identify and mitigate risks before—and after—commissioning