What strategies do ERCOT’s largest battery energy storage owners follow?

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What strategies do ERCOT’s largest battery energy storage owners follow?

In the first quarter of 2024, battery energy storage systems in ERCOT earned average revenues of around $54,000/MW (annualized).

You can track average revenues using Modo’s ERCOT BESS Index.

Some owners outperformed the Index - with portfolio makeup and operational strategies impacting revenues.

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What strategies do ERCOT’s largest battery energy storage owners follow?

What strategies do ERCOT’s largest battery energy storage owners follow?

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