BESS Project Screening Checklist
Executive Summary
A first-stage screening tool for determining whether a proposed BESS opportunity is sufficiently defined for feasibility work.
How to Use the Tool
Use this as an initial structured discussion and screening instrument. Record evidence for each answer and identify items requiring deeper engineering review.
Screening Questions
- Use case defined?
- Power (MW) requirement defined?
- Energy duration (MWh/hours) defined?
- Load/generation profiles available?
- Grid-connection point known?
- Revenue/savings mechanism identified?
- Site and space constraints known?
- Safety/fire requirements identified?
- Battery degradation/warranty assumptions defined?
- Control/EMS interfaces understood?
- CAPEX/OPEX basis available?
- Permitting and procurement route considered?
Scored Assessment Worksheet
Score 0 = unknown/not established, 1 = initial/fragmented, 2 = defined but incomplete, 3 = established and evidenced.
Note: entries in this tool are not saved automatically. Please record or screenshot your results before leaving this page.
| Assessment Area | Score 0–3 | Evidence / Comment | Action Owner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Use case | |||
| MW requirement | |||
| MWh/duration | |||
| Profiles/data | |||
| Grid connection | |||
| Value mechanism | |||
| Site/layout | |||
| Safety/fire | |||
| Degradation/warranty | |||
| EMS/SCADA | |||
| Lifecycle economics | |||
| Permitting/procurement |
Interpretation
- 0–14: low readiness, close major definition gaps before procurement or scale.
- 15–25: developing readiness, proceed with targeted studies and actions.
- 26–36: good initial readiness, validate critical assumptions and move to the next decision gate.
Priority Action Register
| Priority | Gap/Risk | Required Action | Owner | Target Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Related GSC Capabilities
Strategic Advisory, Engineering Excellence, Project Leadership, Training & Capacity Building.
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