The perks of being a member
Our first-principles analysis will provide you with the critical information you need for modeling inputs, long-term planning of stationary energy storage, and assumptions for EV forecasting. With E Source Battery Next (PDF), you get:
- Access to our data science–driven Battery Cost Model to calculate the cost of making a stationary energy storage system from the atomic layer to the finished product
- Access to our proprietary Battery Forecast Database to conduct forecasts from more than 30 global battery markets, including data on 12 stationary applications
- Expert guidance from our team to help you study the market and apply the data to your specific needs
Ask our experts unlimited questions
Answers from our battery experts, like Ben Campbell, will drive the design, implementation, and education strategies of your battery programs as well as help you stay ahead of market pricing and supply and demand trends. Common questions are about the future of batteries and their impact on the grid in the future, supply chain challenges, and the impact of battery pricing on the growth of electric transportation. Learn more about our Ask E Source program (PDF).
Access our library of research
You’ll gain access to our reports and thought leadership papers on battery market trends and forecasts. Facilitated information-sharing sessions with our experts and your peers will help you develop effective strategies and programs and build your business case for internal and external stakeholders.
Act on reliable data
When you need to make planning decisions and validate assumptions, you need reliable and complete data. The E Source approach ensures that our market forecasts are realistic projections of the future. They’re grounded in fact and consider assumptions and unknowns.
Mitigate risk from a volatile market
Our global experts can advise you on when and where to invest in batteries for your generation, distribution, transmission customer-energy storage, and EV needs.
Plan for batteries on the grid
We’ll help you stay ahead of market pricing and supply and demand trends. You’ll better understand how to match load on the grid and keep up with the rising demand for batteries and renewables.
Design customer-facing programs
Customer demand for battery storage systems is increasing because of reliability challenges as well as the increasing affordability of battery systems. We can assist in the optimized for your goals.
Estimate future costs
To develop an integrated resource plan (IRP), you need to accurately forecast the cost-effectiveness of energy storage assets. We’ll help you plan future battery purchases by quantifying cost sensitivity for individual components or materials and establishing strategies for hedging the risks of those costs.
Track battery innovations
Our research publications and our battery experts will help you understand how battery technology is evolving and how best to incorporate batteries into your business strategy. With access to our knowledge and data, you can feel confident developing battery-related requests for proposals for your utility planning efforts.
Recommended Battery Next membership bundles
| If you want to … | Then you need … |
|---|---|
| Develop an integrated and effective customer-centric distributed energy resource strategy | E Source Distributed Energy Resource Strategy Service |
| Pick the right technologies to promote in your overarching battery strategy | E Source Technology Assessment Service |
| Take the guesswork out of your program design, implementation, and evaluation | E Source Demand-Side Management Service |