Financing Storage as a Transmission Asset: Initial Considerations for an Emerging Use Case

Summary

Despite policy and regulatory support, energy storage deployment as a transmission asset (SATA) faces limited investment in the United States. This report analyzes the financial implications of SATA projects, demonstrating that their regulated status leads to a lower risk profile and more favorable financing terms compared to market-based storage. The research is currently in progress, providing initial considerations for this emerging use case to unlock future grid flexibility.

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