Episode 759

759: EPC Strategies for Successful Battery Storage Integration with Chris Finley of TruGrid

Published on: 5th November, 2024

The growing demand for energy storage has transformed the renewable energy sector, but what are the key steps to successfully executing battery storage projects? TruGrid (formerly SunGrid) specializes in the seamless integration of battery systems into solar projects as an EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) provider. Their proactive approach to integration and planning minimizes risks and streamlines commissioning.

Chris Finley, Chief Commercial Officer of TruGrid, discusses how EPCs can manage the complexities of battery storage integration. What secrets can we glean? Faster commissioning times, for starters. Drawing on 20 years’ experience and gigawatts of renewable projects in 16 countries, Chris and the TruGrid team have certainly addressed most of the hurdles you’ll face.

Expect to learn:

  • How software integration helps streamline battery storage projects.
  • The common pitfalls developers face in commissioning and how to address them.
  • Strategies for EPCs to reduce supply chain risks in battery storage projects.
  • Why developers should bring EPCs into the planning phase earlier to maximize project success.

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