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No, most do not. This is true for both utility projects and retail (behind the meter) projects. However, with the falling cost of batteries, and shifting pric
by ghouse 9y ago
No, most do not. This is true for both utility projects and retail (behind the meter) projects. However, with the falling cost of batteries, and shifting price signals in the market, this is beginning to change -- in Germany, the US, and Australia primarily.
Utilities in the US have been changing their rates (tariffs) to decease the cost of energy (kWh), but increase the cost of demand (kW) as a way to (dissuade solar adoption / align cost of service -- depending on your perspective). But within increased demand charges, this permits batteries to offer more value than shifting the time of use of energy.
- francisofascii 9y agoUtilities are also increasing customer changes while keeping kWh charges low.