Victoria Upton

Victoria Upton, European Power Originator at bp, dives into the intricacies of battery energy storage and its commercialization. She highlights why tolling agreements are becoming crucial for mitigating risk in revenue streams. The discussion also unveils how the choice of optimizer can significantly affect contract returns. Upton explains the advantages of virtual battery swaps as flexible hedging tools and discusses the impact of co-locating solar and storage on profitability. Splitting large batteries into smaller management units is revealed as a smart strategy for maximizing revenue and control.