The economics of merchant solar co-located with battery storage systems

Our affiliated partner Aurora Energy Research published a very interesting report on how co-locating solar and battery systems can reduce the investment risks and at the same time accelerate the deployment of such technology. Especially when factoring in the continuing falling costs on solar and battery technology. Co-location of new solar and battery assets can also unlock additional revenue streams for the investors. They also point out how changes in regulation are resolving other key issues in this ecosystem.