Energy storage operators leaving $98M annually on the table through poor software controls

A study of 30 battery systems found that suboptimal software controls are causing storage operators to miss significant arbitrage and grid-service revenues, pointing to a growing need for better dispatch algorithms as battery deployment acc

First covered Nov 9, 2026 · 2:00 AM PT · 1 article

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2d Utility Dive The next wave of energy storage capacity is already on the grid — One study found $98M in missed revenue across 30 batteries. Better software controls can help capture it.

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Appeared in: 2026-11-09 (#4)

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