Project Definition
The study starts by clarifying the project objective, site conditions and the role the battery is expected to play.
BESS Feasibility
BESS Feasibility
Understand the technical and economic potential of your battery energy storage project before committing to major investment.
About the feasibility study
A BESS feasibility study brings together the technical, operational and economic aspects of a proposed battery project. The purpose is to identify the most realistic project configuration and understand the key factors influencing its viability.
The study is deliberately independent and assumption-driven. Because battery projects depend on site conditions, grid access, market prices and operating strategy, the conclusions can only be as strong as the data behind them. A feasibility study makes those assumptions explicit, so decisions can be made with a clear view of what is known, what is estimated, and what remains uncertain.
Scope
What a Feasibility Study Covers
Load / Generation Profile
Hourly consumption or production data is reviewed to understand when energy is available and when it is needed.
Battery Sizing
Power and energy requirements are translated into an indicative MW/MWh configuration that can be tested further.
Operating Strategy
A realistic dispatch approach is outlined, describing how the battery can be expected to cycle under normal conditions.
Grid Considerations
Connection capacity, grid constraints and typical approval requirements are assessed at an indicative level.
Revenue Opportunities
Relevant market and service revenues are identified, with an honest view of how accessible they may be for the project.
CAPEX / OPEX
Indicative investment and operating cost ranges are established so the economics can be discussed on a realistic basis.
Battery Degradation
Expected capacity fade over the project lifetime is factored in, as it directly affects usable energy and revenue.
Financial Modelling
Costs and revenues are combined into a simple cash-flow model, typically expressed over a 10 to 20 year horizon.
Sensitivity Analysis
Key assumptions such as prices, cycling and degradation are varied to show which factors the outcome depends on most.
Risk & Uncertainty
Technical, commercial and regulatory risks are listed, with an assessment of how they might affect the project.
Final Recommendation
The study closes with a clear recommendation on whether and how to proceed, including the conditions that apply.
Process
Example Workflow
The exact sequence depends on the project, but a feasibility study typically moves through the following steps. Each step feeds the next, and earlier steps can be revisited when new information emerges.
Inputs
Profiles, site data, market prices
Modelling
Battery operation simulated
Scenarios
Alternative sizes and strategies
Technical Assessment
Grid, performance, degradation
Economic Assessment
CAPEX, OPEX, revenues, payback
Recommendation
Go / no-go with conditions
Considering a battery project and want a realistic view of its potential?
We are happy to discuss whether a feasibility study is the right first step, and what data would be needed to make it meaningful.