London · Rio de Janeiro · Johannesburg — 2026–2027
24–25 Sep · London 19–20 Nov · Rio 3–4 Feb · Johannesburg 2 Days 5-Star Hotel
About This Course
Course Overview
This two-day course provides a comprehensive, practice-oriented introduction to grid-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), with a clear focus on front-of-the-meter applications. It begins by situating BESS within the wider electricity value chain — how grid structures, wholesale markets and EV-driven demand growth are reshaping the role of storage in modern power systems — before guiding participants through the global market landscape for stationary storage, including regional trends, deployment drivers and regulatory signals.
Building on this context, the course explores energy storage technologies with an emphasis on lithium-ion, and in particular LFP chemistries — performance, safety, commercial maturity and future technology trajectories — alongside cost-curve dynamics, long-term CAPEX/OPEX structures and the realities of global supply chains, including procurement strategy, vendor qualification, and exposure to raw material price volatility and geopolitical risk.
The second day shifts to the commercial and financial dimensions: grid storage monetisation (energy arbitrage, ancillary services, capacity markets), value stacking, Battery-as-a-Service principles, and the fundamentals of project evaluation, asset performance, PPAs and circular-economy pathways for second-life and recycling. Participants receive course materials in PDF and supporting resources in electronic format.
Standard corporate and project finance structures for battery deployment
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Asset Performance & Circular Economy
Performance guarantees, warranties and degradation limits
Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) structures
Core principles of asset management: cost-efficiency and performance metrics
Second-life applications and commercial viability
Li-ion battery recycling technologies and material recovery pathways
ESG-aligned policy and reporting frameworks
Learning Outcomes
What You Will Learn
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
01Interpret the global BESS market landscape and identify the main front-of-the-meter use cases, revenue mechanisms and regulatory enablers that drive project viability
02Compare key storage technologies and lithium-ion chemistries, and explain how round-trip efficiency, depth of discharge, cycling and degradation feed into project sizing, warranty structures and lifetime performance expectations
03Read and challenge project evaluations built around CAPEX, OPEX, NPV and IRR, and understand how operating strategies, contract structures and financing options influence cash flows and bankability
04Recognise the importance of supply chain robustness, raw material exposure and vendor selection in BESS risk assessments
05Position BESS projects within ESG-aligned policy and reporting frameworks
06Understand second-life applications, recycling technologies and circular-economy models across the full life cycle of BESS assets
Dates & Pricing
Sessions & Fees
All sessions are held at five-star hotel venues. This course is available as classroom only.
Dates
Location
Format
Fee
24–25 Sep 2026
London, UK
Classroom
£2,500 (+20% UK VAT)
19–20 Nov 2026
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Classroom
£2,500 (no VAT)
3–4 Feb 2027
Johannesburg, South Africa
Classroom
£2,500 (no VAT)
Target Audience
Who Should Attend
This course is designed for a mixed audience of technical and financial professionals who are either entering the BESS space or seeking to deepen their understanding of grid-scale storage projects.
Power System & Electrical Engineers
Grid connection studies, system design and battery performance evaluation
Project Developers & Asset Managers
Shaping storage business cases, offtake structures and operations
Investment & Project Finance Analysts
Stress-testing models, bankability and risk-return analysis
Policymakers, Regulators & Utility Planners
How BESS assets interact with markets, incentives and ESG expectations
Corporate Finance & Infrastructure Investors
Interpreting technical assumptions and stress-testing project models
Cross-Functional & Technical Advisors
Building a shared language around BESS — no deep battery expertise required
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the course cover? +
The course covers the electricity value chain and global BESS market landscape, lithium-ion and LFP battery technology, cost-curve forecasting and supply chain risk, grid storage monetisation and value stacking, project finance fundamentals (CAPEX, OPEX, NPV, IRR), PPAs and asset performance, and circular-economy pathways including second-life and recycling.
What are the session dates and locations? +
Classroom sessions: London, UK — 24–25 September 2026; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil — 19–20 November 2026; Johannesburg, South Africa — 3–4 February 2027.
What is the course fee? +
£2,500 per delegate. London sessions are subject to 20% UK VAT; the Rio de Janeiro and Johannesburg sessions have no VAT.
Does the course cover project finance and valuation? +
Yes. Day two covers project investment evaluation frameworks — CAPEX, OPEX, NPV and IRR — alongside standard corporate and project finance structures for battery deployment, performance guarantees, warranties and PPA structures.
Can this course be delivered in-house? +
Yes. All London Petro Academy courses are available as fully customisable in-house programmes delivered at your premises or any location worldwide. Contact j.rogus@londonpetroacademy.co.uk for a tailored proposal.
All London Petro Academy courses are available as fully customised in-house programmes delivered at your premises, virtually, or at any location worldwide.
