How does overprovisioning improve storage efficiency?

Improved capacity utilization: Overprovisioning allows for thin provisioning techniques in storage, where data is allocated on-demand rather than pre-allocated to the entire capacity. This approach can significantly improve storage efficiency, particularly for environments with dynamic data growth patterns.

What happens if a storage system is overprovisioned?

Potential for resource waste: If not carefully planned and monitored, overprovisioning can lead to underutilized resources, potentially leading to some capacity going unused. Overprovisioning works by creating a discrepancy between the total physical storage capacity of a system and the usable capacity available to users.

Why is energy storage oversupply a problem?

The expansion is driven mainly by local governments and lacks coordination with new energy stations and the power grid. In some regions, a considerable storage oversupply could lead to conflicts in power-dispatch strategies across timescales and jurisdictions, increasing the risk of system instability and large-scale blackouts.

Should you oversize an energy storage project?

One of the advantages of oversizing an energy storage project upfront is that it won’t have to be shut down for weeks or months, either wholly or partly, for construction later. Doing it at the onset of the project eliminates the need for site mobilization, permits, labor and commissioning of the new section of the plant.

Should energy storage assets be deployed on the grid?

This creates a significant opportunity for operators deploying energy storage assets. While lithium-ion is currently the most prevalent battery storage technology on the grid, its characteristics restrict operators’ ability to earn revenue and address congestion.

Should you over-build or augment energy storage projects?

The decision to over-build or augment energy storage projects mainly comes down to capital expenditure, downtime, readiness and capability of the owner to implement site works after the initial commissioning and interoperability and flexibility of hardware and software systems.