BESS at the tipping Point : The Next Solar or EV Moment

The article examines how battery energy storage systems (BESS) are nearing a tipping point, driven by falling battery costs, rising renewable energy penetration, and increasing grid flexibility needs. It highlights how BESS can replace peaker plants, balance supply–demand mismatches and enable large-scale renewable integration. Overall, the piece positions energy storage as a critical enabler of grid stability and a foundational pillar of the next phase of the global energy transition.