Description:
The BESS Book is intended for the reader who is interested in learning about the fundamentals of lithium-ion battery energy storage systems (BESS). All key concepts of BESS technology are covered, as is hands-on learning from the field.
Brief description: Drew Lebowitz, P.E., is Principal and Managing Director at PowerSwitch, an energy storage advisory firm based in Portland, Oregon, where he is a licensed professional engineer. Drew manages the firm, providing owner's engineering, technical due diligence, and training services around utility-scale energy storage projects. Prior to joining PowerSwitch, Drew worked as Principal Consultant on DNV's Energy Storage Engineering team, where he led desktop and field projects for some of the world's largest battery plants. He holds an engineering degree from Cornell University. Drew started his career in Panama and Haiti, where he lived for a combined 12 years. These experiences continue to inspire his involvement in Energy Access, an industry working to attract sustainable investment to connect the 500m+ people in the world living without reliable access to electricity.
Review Quotes:
"Finally! A battery book for professionals at the frontline of utility-scale BESS projects. The authors cover engineering, financing, supply chain, contracting and construction with the nuance and lingo of today's industry. Game-changing."
-Christian Sanchez, P.E., Sr Manager of Development Engineering, AES Renewables.
"Comprehensive and insightful! This book is a must-read roadmap for understanding the transformative power of battery energy storage systems."
-Jamie Daggett, Energy Storage Advisor, Ariel Green
"The BESS Book deftly chronicles the rapid, exponential advancements in stationary battery storage deployment. This compelling exploration captures a decade of relentless innovation, unexpected challenges, and brilliant successes."
-Andrea Hu-Bianco, SVP Engineering, RWE Clean Energy