In terms of costs, diesel generators typically involve lower upfront investments but higher ongoing expenses. BESS require higher initial capital outlay but benefit from lower operational costs, policy incentives, and additional revenue streams.
As of most recent estimates, the cost of a BESS by MW is between $200,000 and $420,000, varying by location, system size, and market conditions. This translates to around $150 - $420 per kWh, though in some markets, prices have dropped as low as $120 - $140 per kWh.
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Mobile BESS products provide mobile, temporary electricity wherever and whenever it's needed. By storing low-cost off-peak grid power and dispatching it onsite as needed, mobile storage provides operators with emissions and noise-free electricity - often for days.
The BESS will cost between $300 and $400 million and will be developed, built, and operated by Eku Energy. Construction will start in late 2024 with completion expected in 2025.
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