The most complete source available for utility-scale battery systems that are changing global power grids.
Dive into the cutting-edge world of utility-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS) with this essential guide for both newcomers and seasoned professionals.
Discover the fundamental principles of lithium-ion BESS technology, engineering, and finance — enriched with hands-on insights from real-world projects. Explore the latest advancements, safety protocols, policy shifts, and market trends driving the rapid growth of large battery systems globally.
The BESS Book: Your ticket to understanding the fast-changing world of big battery projects.
From design and construction to operations and maintenance, The BESS Book offers a comprehensive overview of this booming industry, featuring vivid examples, detailed graphics, and invaluable expert knowledge. Whether you're looking to advance your career, develop grid-scale battery projects, or stay current on the latest trends, this book is your gateway to understanding and harnessing the transformative power of storage for a clean-energy future. 522 pages, over 100 full color images, charts, and graphs.
Advance Praise for "The BESS Book":
“Finally! A battery book for professionals at the frontline of utility-scale BESS projects. The authors cover engineering, financing, supply chain, contracting and construction with the nuance and lingo of today's industry. Game-changing."
Christian Sanchez, P.E., Sr Manager of Development Engineering at AES Renewables.
Comprehensive and insightful! This book is a must-read roadmap for understanding the transformative power of battery energy storage systems."
Jamie Daggett, Ariel Green Energy Storage Advisor
The BESS Book deftly chronicles the rapid, exponential advancements in stationary battery storage deployment. This compelling exploration captures a decade of relentless innovation, unexpected challenges, and brilliant successes.”
Andrea Hu-Bianco, SVP Engineering, RWE Clean Energy
Meet the authors
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Drew Lebowitz, P.E.
Drew is Principal and Managing Director at PowerSwitch, an energy storage advisory firm based in Portland, Oregon, where he is a licensed professional engineer. Drew manages the firm and provides owner's engineering, technical due diligence, and training services around utility-scale energy storage projects. Prior to joining PowerSwitch, Drew worked as Principal Consultant on DNV’s Energy Storage Engineering team, where he led desktop and field projects for some of the world’s largest battery plants. He holds an engineering degree from Cornell University. Drew started his career in Panama and Haiti, where he lived for a combined 12 years. These experiences continue to inspire his involvement in Energy Access, an industry working to attract sustainable investment to connect the 500m+ people in the world living without reliable access to electricity.
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Swetha Sundaram
Swetha is an experienced energy professional with expertise covering diverse aspects of the energy industry. She currently serves as Director of Energy Storage Project Design at leading renewables developer RWE Clean Energy. Swetha is based in Austin, Texas and has niche, hands-on experience for close to ten years in the rapidly growing energy storage space as both project developer and independent engineer. Prior to RWE, Swetha worked at leading independent engineering firm DNV, and utilities PG&E and AES Indiana. Her experience is backed by robust knowledge of energy market fundamentals and techno-economic analysis.
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Sean Daly
Sean is an energy storage engineer based in Portland, Oregon. After a decade of wind energy consulting, Sean shifted to energy storage to be part of the next transition needed to accomplish a net-zero carbon future. Currently a Project Design Engineer at Akaysha Energy, Sean provides technical support for utility-scale energy storage systems, specializing in utility interconnection. Sean holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and previously acted in several roles for DNV’s wind turbine testing accredited laboratory, including Project Manager, Engineer, and Quality Manager. When not engineering, Sean records and performs original music at venues in Portland.