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Because the sun does not always shine and the wind does not always blow, ensuring that renewable sources can reliably meet society’s energy demands has long been a challenge for clean energy advocates. Battery energy storage systems (or “BESS”), however, may be a solution. To balance out the intermittent and non-dispatchable characteristics of renewable resources, BESS store excess solar or wind energy until it is needed to meet demand. Using BESS in conjunction with solar or wind power generation improves the reliability of those sources, which helps stabilize the grid while decreasing society’s reliance on fossil fuels. BESS also have the potential to ensure the transition to renewable energy sources advances environmental justice (“EJ”) for all..... read more