Energy storage financial analyst

What is storefast financial analysis?

The StoreFAST financial analysis methodology leverages the Hydrogen Financial Analysis Scenario Tool framework, allowing for control over model inputs and generating a range of financial performance metrics, such as investor payback period, net present value, and first-year break-even sales price of electricity.

What are energy storage technologies?

Energy storage technologies offering grid reliability alongside renewable assets compete with flexible power generators. Today’s grid uses flexible power generators such as natural gas combined with cycle plants and combustion turbines to ensure consistency.

How long does energy storage last?

Researchers at NREL used the StoreFAST model to analyze the system from 12 hours up to 7 days of storage duration. Duration rating of storage is defined as how long it would take each system to completely discharge energy while providing full-rated power to the grid.

Which energy storage system is the lowest cost?

The study found that for long durations of energy storage (e.g., more than 60 hours), clean hydrogen systems with geologic storage and natural gas with carbon capture and sequestration are the lowest cost options, regardless of whether system costs are based on current or future technology.