Technology scan
TRL >4maturity threshold
Compare the options
We compared options on cost, efficiency, density, maturity, scalability, durability and sustainability.
Case Study · Technology Landscape
Storing renewable power for the long haul.
A multinational renewable power company needed to choose energy storage technologies and suppliers as renewables grow. We compared mid and long term options, narrowed the field to four and engaged suppliers directly for cost and deployment data.
The Client
The client is a multinational power company that produces energy from renewable sources. It wanted to build a global portfolio of storage solutions and partners.
The Challenge
Wide field.
Pick the right storage.
Prescouter was asked to map the energy storage supply chain across the TRL spectrum, with suppliers by technology type, time to commercialization and expected applications.
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Technologies
Mid to long term options
Utility grade storage above TRL 4.
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Suppliers
Supplier market
Players by technology type and maturity.
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Deployment
Path to deployment
Costs, design and siting needs.
Our Approach
Narrowing storage options in three phases.
Expert interviews
15experts interviewed
Go deeper on four
Experts weighed scalability, revenue streams, design and supply chain risks for 4 selected technologies.
Supplier outreach
Directoutreach to key players
Engage the suppliers
We contacted leaders and local suppliers to collect CAPEX, LCoS, design and localization data.
The Outcome
A shortlist of storage partners.
Prescouter combined a landscape scan, 15 expert interviews and direct supplier outreach to recommend mid to long term storage solutions and partners. The findings support the client’s global storage portfolio and future decisions on specific markets.
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Focus
4 technologies
Selected for deep analysis.
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Experts
15 interviews
Insight on scale up and design.
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Partners
Supplier recommendations
Backed by cost and deployment data.
Storage choices hinge on more than efficiency. Cost, siting and supply chain readiness decide which technologies can scale.
Let’s Talk
Which storage technology fits your grid?
Compare options, talk to experts and vet suppliers before you commit. Wherever you’re starting from, we’ll help you get there.
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