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As industries adopt cleaner, more intelligent energy solutions, the ability to manage, store, and trade energy efficiently is increasingly vital to sustaining a competitive edge.
Recognising this shift, GridBeyond, a global smart energy company, and ABB, a leader in electrification and automation, have released a new white paper exploring how battery energy storage systems (BESS) can unlock value for businesses while supporting the global energy transition.
Titled “Batteries without Barriers,” the white paper examines how combining BESS with advanced energy optimisation can enhance grid resilience, reduce operational costs, and lower emissions across commercial and industrial sectors.
Breaking barriers to energy adoption
According to GridBeyond, the paper highlights how new service models are helping businesses overcome financial and technical hurdles to battery adoption – allowing them to access energy flexibility and cost savings without large upfront investment.
GridBeyond noted that in recent years, behind-the-meter battery systems have shifted from serving primarily as backup power to becoming integral elements of contemporary energy strategies.
The white paper notes that businesses can now store renewable energy on-site or purchase grid electricity when prices are low, then deploy that stored energy – or trade flexibility – in response to market signals.
This approach, GridBeyond stated, transforms batteries from cost centres into strategic assets that support sustainability and profitability goals.
Industry leaders highlight new opportunities
“Battery storage technologies are a key enabler of the energy transition, and by removing financial and technical barriers, our new ‘as-a-service’ model will empower businesses to take control of their energy needs, strengthen their resilience, and unlock new value from their assets,” said Stuart Thompson, President of ABB Electrification Service.
GridBeyond CEO Michael Phelan emphasised the role of artificial intelligence in driving smarter energy management.
“AI plays a crucial role in forecasting market prices, which is essential for optimising asset utilisation and maximising revenue generation,” Phelan said.
“This enables us to navigate dynamic market conditions, anticipate challenges, and seize opportunities proactively, ensuring our managed batteries remain agile and competitive in a rapidly evolving landscape.”
Data, intelligence, and flexibility
According to GridBeyond, the partnership with ABB brings together technical innovation and market expertise to help businesses participate in the energy transition with confidence.
The white paper outlines how advanced optimisation, forecasting, and automation can help organisations capture new revenue from flexibility markets while improving energy reliability and reducing emissions.
GridBeyond noted that Batteries without Barriers provides actionable insights for commercial and industrial users seeking to integrate BESS into their operations.
It identifies ways to streamline adoption through “as-a-service” frameworks, which minimise capital expenditure and simplify participation in energy trading and demand-response markets.
To access the full Batteries without Barriers white paper and learn how GridBeyond and ABB are helping businesses unlock the full potential of energy storage, visit GridBeyond’s website.
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