A new study from Norwegian research institute NORCE has analyzed more than 250,000 scenarios based on real consumption and price data. The findings show that battery energy storage becomes significantly more profitable when several value streams are combined – the concept known as value stacking
According to the NORCE researchers, combining several income sources provides the best return on investment for energy storage systems:
- Shifting consumption to hours with lower electricity prices (energy arbitrage)
- Reducing power peaks and associated grid charges (peak shaving)
- Participating in flexibility markets that reward available capacity
The study underlines how stacking these applications strengthens the business case for battery storage, while also noting that regulatory and market development will be important to accelerate adoption in Norway and reach the levels already seen in countries such as Sweden and Germany.
For Pixii, this confirms what we experience in the field every day. Our systems are already designed for value stacking, enabling customers to combine several applications in one integrated solution – from peak shaving and solar optimisation to grid services and backup power.
“The energy transition demands smarter use of storage. Value stacking ensures our customers get the most out of their investment – technically, economically and environmentally,”
Ole Jakob Sørdalen, Chief Innovation Officer at Pixii
Sources: NORCE Research – “Verdistabling kan gjøre batterilagring lønnsomt” (in Norwegian)
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