21 November 2024

ERCOT: How did battery energy storage perform in August 2024?

ERCOT: How did battery energy storage perform in August 2024?

Executive Summary

  • ERCOT battery storage revenues in August 2024 reached $87/kW (annualized), marking a 31% increase over the first half of the year.
  • 30% of August's battery revenues came from a single day - when Real-Time prices neared $5,000/MWh, highlighting extreme volatility.
  • Energy arbitrage made up 45% of revenues, the highest monthly share to date, as Ancillary Service markets continued to saturate.

Subscribers to Modo Energy’s Research will also find out:

  • Which battery owners and sites outperformed the ERCOT BESS Index in August.
  • How Plus Power and Jupiter Power capitalized on arbitrage opportunities while Ancillary Service-dependent portfolios lagged.
  • Why shorter-duration batteries earned higher per-kWh revenues than longer-duration systems this month.

To get full access to Modo Energy’s Research, book a call with a member of the team today.

Watch the video to get a flavor of the full report.

Introduction

In August 2024, battery energy storage systems listed on Modo Energy’s ERCOT BESS Index earned average revenues of $87/kW (annualized).

Get full access to Modo Energy Research

Already a subscriber?

Modo Energy (Benchmarking) Ltd. is registered in England and Wales and is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (Firm number 1042606) under Article 34 of the Regulation (EU) 2016/1011/EU) – Benchmarks Regulation (UK BMR).

Copyright© 2026 Modo Energy. All rights reserved