Australia's New South Wales government has approved plans for a 500MW/2,000MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) being developed by energy generator-retailer EnergyAustralia.
The Note evaluates the federal tax credits available for BESS projects under Sections 48 and 48E of the Internal Revenue Code and discusses how monetization strategies, such as traditional tax equity financing or the direct sale of tax credits, impact a project's overall offtake.
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As of recent data, the average cost of a BESS is approximately $400-$600 per kWh. [PDF Version] The total project typically spans from about $470 on the low end to $12,000 or more for large, enterprise-grade systems.
BloombergNEF's latest BESS cost estimation model shows thermal management systems now account for 12-15% of total CAPEX, up from 8% in 2022. This shift directly impacts ROI calculations for 4-hour storage systems.