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Energy Storage Newsabout 1 month ago

Year in Review: Flexibility is more valuable than ever, says Fluence

Key Takeaway

The increasing essentiality of energy storage fundamentally reshapes grid planning and investment, creating significant opportunities for developers and ensuring critical reliability for large power consumers.

AI Summary

  • Energy storage transitioned from an "important" to an "essential" grid asset in 2025, signaling a critical market shift for developers and investors.
  • The heightened value of flexibility means increased revenue opportunities for storage projects in ancillary services, capacity markets, and energy arbitrage.
  • Large power consumers, such as datacenters, benefit from enhanced grid reliability and resilience provided by essential storage infrastructure.
  • This trend underscores the growing necessity of storage for managing grid volatility and integrating intermittent renewable energy sources.

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