The future of battery energy storage depends on state policy. Learn why local action, not federal direction, is driving BESS deployment and industry growth.

Here’s a breakdown of the five limitations of SoC lookup tables, why SoC lookup tables can’t support BESS environments, and two alternative methods to consider for generating SOC estimates.

In recent years, LFP (lithium iron phosphate) has become the dominant choice for cathode material in lithium-ion batteries in battery energy storage systems (BESS). There are several reasons why LFP has risen to the top among different lithium-ion battery cell chemistries.

SoC margins restrict 10-20% of grid-scale BESS capacity. With better controls, you can put that energy to work.

This article analyzes the evolving role of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in energy markets like CAISO and ERCOT. It highlights the winners and losers among storage operators, linking performance issues to State of Charge (SoC) errors, asset imbalances, etc.

Cell imbalance is the most common cause of BESS underperformance we see today. Most asset managers know they have balancing issues, but struggle to address them without substantial downtime. What can be done about it?

When managing a BESS (Battery Energy Storage System), telemetry signals like SOC (State of Charge) and HSL (High Sustainable Limit) are your eyes and ears on the ground. They tell traders how much energy is available, and how quickly it can be delivered.

SCADA inaccuracies in BESS can cause 15% revenue loss by misreporting SoC and power availability. Errors originate at the BMS level and escalate through PCS and EMS. Zitara fixes SCADA errors with real-time algorithms for accurate reporting and optimized market performance.

Collaboration builds on company’s investment in Zitara’s cutting-edge software through Emerson Ventures

Zitara for BESS is an industry-first on-prem solution that enhances battery energy storage system (BESS) availability, performance, and reliability with real-time, cell-level monitoring and controls.

Zitara, a leading provider of advanced battery controls software, has raised $17 million in Series AA funding led by Salesforce Ventures, with contributions from Emerson Ventures, Chevron Technology Ventures, Energy Impact Partners, and Climate Capital.

Discover why lithium-ion battery degradation is unavoidable, what it means for the end user, and how you can take action to prevent and mitigate the effects.

Learn more about Battery Management Systems (BMS), how their architecture affects their suitability for large battery packs, and the different roles they carry out.

Explore battery current sensors: Zitara's guide delves into shunt resistor efficiency and Hall effect precision for accurate power management.

Discover why unbalanced batteries cost more and how Zitara's innovative solution ensures continuous balancing, maximizing your battery's capacity and lifespan.

Learn how to reduce the risk of lithium battery fires in e-bikes and other battery-operated devices with safer testing and embedded battery management software.

Learn how reliable battery state of charge algorithms reduce operational inefficiencies and boost profitability. 

Learn why tracking battery state of charge is difficult with common battery management systems. Find solutions to reduce operational failures.