Independent technical insights for the energy transition. By Gustav Nyman.https://www.besstology.com/https://www.besstology.com/posts/who-services-your-bess-plant/https://www.besstology.com/posts/who-services-your-bess-plant/Evaluate your BESS service strategy early. One responsible partner for the complete plant avoids finger-pointing when something goes wrong.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 08:00:00 GMThttps://www.besstology.com/posts/consultant-recommending-direct-procurement/https://www.besstology.com/posts/consultant-recommending-direct-procurement/When a consultant recommends direct procurement for BESS, integration risk shifts to the investor. Here's what to ask before committing.Thu, 05 Mar 2026 06:50:00 GMThttps://www.besstology.com/posts/why-bess-manufacturers-prefer-epc/https://www.besstology.com/posts/why-bess-manufacturers-prefer-epc/Why BESS equipment manufacturers prefer working with EPC contractors over direct procurement — from scaling sales to managing system integration complexity.Fri, 20 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMThttps://www.besstology.com/posts/epc-vs-direct-procurement/https://www.besstology.com/posts/epc-vs-direct-procurement/EPC vs direct procurement for utility-scale BESS. Accountability, contract complexity, pricing, and bankability from a CTO's perspective.Thu, 12 Feb 2026 07:15:00 GMThttps://www.besstology.com/posts/no-one-left-to-follow/https://www.besstology.com/posts/no-one-left-to-follow/As synchronous generators retire and grid-following inverters lose their reference, grid-forming BESS becomes essential for power system stability.Sun, 15 Jun 2025 11:15:00 GMThttps://www.besstology.com/posts/germany-opens-inertia-market/https://www.besstology.com/posts/germany-opens-inertia-market/Germany launches a paid inertia services market for grid-forming BESS from 2026, plus upcoming network tariff reforms affecting energy storage.Wed, 04 Jun 2025 19:50:00 GMT