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​Cycling your battery more than once a day improves project economics in the NEM
Research

27 Nov 2025

Battery cycling is central to project economics in the NEM. Most assets have historically targeted one cycle per day because it aligns with warranties, but this leaves value on the table when market conditions support additional cycling. Higher cycling lifts revenues but also accelerates degradation, making the trade-off between early returns and long-term performance a critical factor in determining the value a battery can deliver.
NEM BESS Outlook Q3 2025: The investment case for grid-scale batteries
Forecast Outlook

28 Oct 2025

The investment case for grid-scale batteries in the Australian NEM has shifted towards long-duration batteries and energy trading revenues in the face of FCAS market saturation. Meanwhile, multiple gigawatts of batteries are already in construction or ...
The Investment Case for BESS in the NEM: Five key takeaways
Market updates

23 Oct 2025

Battery energy storage buildout in the NEM is accelerating, but shifting volatility is changing the investment case for new projects. The right combination of merchant earnings alongside contracted revenue is crucial for maximising the returns and bankability of new BESS.
Modo Energy Q1 2025 Livestream: market update and forecast changes
Market updates

01 May 2025

On 30th April, we held a livestream covering the key GB BESS market updates from Q1 2025 and the updates in version 3.4 of Modo Energy’s GB forecast.

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