Becoming a merchant storage operator means you own both the upside and the operational complexity. Most developers underestimate what happens between construction completion and recognizing revenue. This webinar explores the roles, responsibilities, and considerations for successful market entry, including navigating market interfaces, participation requirements, scheduling and dispatch coordination, and operational readiness. We will also highlight common pitfalls and best practices to reinforce successful BESS market participation.

Key Takeaways include:‍

• Understand a typical timeline and blind spots that emerge from construction to first trade
• Identify the integration and go-live requirements for operating a wholesale merchant battery
• Learn best practices for smooth operations that maximize revenue

Ascend Analytics is the leading provider of market intelligence and analytics solutions for the power industry.

The company’s offerings enable decision makers in power development and supply procurement to maximize the value of planning, operating, and managing risk for renewable, storage, and other assets. From real-time to 30-year horizons, their forecasts and insights are at the foundation of over $50 billion in project financing assessments.

Ascend provides energy market stakeholders with the clarity and confidence to successfully navigate the rapidly shifting energy landscape.