Sodium-sulfur battery energy storage cost calculation

6 FAQs about Sodium-sulfur battery energy storage cost calculation

What are sodium-sulfur batteries?

Sodium-sulfur (Na–S) batteries that utilize earth-abundant materials of Na and S have been one of the hottest topics in battery research. The low cost and high energy density make them promising candidates for next-generation storage technologies as required in the grid and renewable energy.

What are base year costs for utility-scale battery energy storage systems?

Base year costs for utility-scale battery energy storage systems (BESSs) are based on a bottom-up cost model using the data and methodology for utility-scale BESS in (Ramasamy et al., 2023). The bottom-up BESS model accounts for major components, including the LIB pack, the inverter, and the balance of system (BOS) needed for the installation.

How much does a sodium-sulfur battery cost?

Figure 5.1. Example input values for annualized cost calculation for a sodium-sulfur battery. Using these inputs, the total net present value (NPV) of the total cumulative cost for the 1 MW/4 MWh storage system after tax, insurance, and other factors described is calculated to be just over $4 million, of which nearly 71 percent is CAPEX-based.

How are battery energy storage costs forecasted?

Forecast procedures are described in the main body of this report. C&C or engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) costs can be estimated using the footprint or total volume and weight of the battery energy storage system (BESS). For this report, volume was used as a proxy for these metrics.

Do battery storage technologies use financial assumptions?

The battery storage technologies do not calculate levelized cost of energy (LCOE) or levelized cost of storage (LCOS) and so do not use financial assumptions. Therefore, all parameters are the same for the research and development (R&D) and Markets & Policies Financials cases.

What are the basic components of a sodium-sulfur battery unit?

The basic components of a sodium-sulfur battery unit include a system built from a large combination of modules, a control system, and a PCS. A variety of literature was consulted to estimate the current capital cost.

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