Behind every battery system that comes online is a hidden world of engineering, integration, and performance management. Getting a site up and running is only the beginning - keeping it safe, efficient, and profitable over time is where the real challenge begins. As investment in storage accelerates, the process from a blueprint to bankable asset remains a demanding process, especially at utility scale.

What does it take to deploy and operate large-scale battery projects successfully? In this episode, we unpack the overlooked realities of BESS integration, from hidden operational risks to the processes that keep these systems running at full performance.

Quentin is joined by Zach Vosburg, Vice President of Corporate Strategy at Flexgen. Over the course of the conversation, you’ll hear about:

Integration 101: Why battery projects involve more than just stacking containers and switching them on.
Commissioning bottlenecks and technical handovers: What tends to go wrong and how teams resolve it.
Lifecycle support in storage: The difference between getting a site to COD and keeping it profitable five years later.
Control software and data layers: How visibility, automation, and preventative diagnostics are shaping BESS operations.
Lessons learned: The most common mistakes made during battery deployment and how the sector is learning to avoid them.

About our guest

Zach Vosburg is Vice President of Corporate Strategy at Flexgen, where he works across engineering, analytics, and software implementation to support the long-term performance of battery assets across multiple U.S. markets.

FlexGen specializes in integrating battery systems with traditional and renewable power sources, offering advanced energy management solutions, including its HybridOS platform. The company focuses on optimizing energy storage performance, ensuring grid reliability, and supporting the transition to sustainable energy. for more information on what FlexGen do, head to their website.

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