Energy Storage News•2 months ago
‘Beyond a lithium-only future’: How US trade rules could accelerate BESS diversification
- •US trade rules, specifically changes to FEOC (Foreign Entity of Concern) and Section 301 tariffs, are being adjusted to accelerate BESS diversification beyond lithium-ion.
- •This policy shift aims to reduce reliance on specific foreign supply chains and promote alternative battery technologies, such as organic flow batteries.
- •Developers and IPPs should anticipate changes in BESS technology availability, supply chain requirements, and potentially project economics due to these trade rule adjustments.
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