Gaining a battery storage edge in California and Texas grids

A GridBeyond study says succeeding in saturated battery storage markets requires software-driven agility and real-time decision-making.

From ESS News

Battery storage operators in Texas and California are facing a new reality: the old playbook of “charge low, discharge high” is no longer enough.

GridBeyond’s second-quarter 2025 report “Where is α?” finds that the path to excess returns now depends on how quickly and seamlessly operators can leverage advanced software, analytics, and tightly integrated operations. Compared to more standard or basic approaches, advanced, integrated bidding solutions can boost revenues by as much as 40% to 50%.

The report breaks down how earning revenue in the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) and California Independent System Operator’s (CAISO) storage markets has fundamentally shifted under the weight of rapid capacity growth.

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