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Compare storage proposals using the same service requirement
An energy-storage proposal should identify what service the system is expected to provide.
Energy Storage
Storage technologies evaluated through the required service, power, usable energy, installation and ongoing operation.
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Energy storage technologies serve different jobs across homes, businesses and electricity systems. This section explains the relationship between the service required, power, usable energy and the surrounding installation. Readers can compare assumptions and operating responsibilities rather than treating one capacity number as a complete description of capability.
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Storage capacity is useful only in relation to the job required
Energy-storage procurement needs a defined operating job.