A Guide to an Effective BESS Procurement Plan

Synopsis

With rising worldwide demand in BESS and rapid increases in average system size, chronic underperformance and safety risks have never been higher. New suppliers, factories, and production line technology and workers are deployed at increasingly rapid rates – leading to a spike of serious issues. In this session, we will review what steps energy storage buyers can take to ensure they choose the right supplier and get the quality they were promised.

• Best practices for choosing an energy storage supplier
• Traceability of upstream materials: steps to ensure your supplier complies with your code of conduct
• Supplier contract creation and negotiation
• A guide to a robust quality assurance program