Battery Energy Storage Systems
The BESS course
that didn't exist.
8 modules covering the full picture — technology, vocabulary, commercial concepts, the value chain, and how to succeed in a BESS role. Built for anyone entering the industry.
What you'll cover
Work through in order or jump to what you need. Module 1 is free.
BESS 101 — The Big Picture
What BESS is, why it matters, market drivers, and the full project lifecycle from development to operation.
25 minThe Technology Stack
DC blocks, PCS, transformers, balance of plant, and controls — how the full BESS system fits together physically and electrically.
30 min · Coming soonThe Vocabulary
The terminology that trips people up — C-rate, SoH, augmentation, round-trip efficiency, BPC vs EMS vs PPC, and more.
20 min · Coming soonThe Value Chain
Manufacturers, EPCs, developers, asset owners, O&M providers, RTM traders, lenders — who does what and how money flows.
25 min · Coming soonCommercial Essentials
How BESS projects make money — frequency regulation, arbitrage, capacity markets, revenue stacking, warranties, and bankability.
30 min · Coming soonGrid Connection & Compliance
Grid codes, frequency regulation, reactive power, fault ride-through, grid-forming vs grid-following — the essentials for non-engineers.
25 min · Coming soonSafety & Regulations
Fire safety, thermal runaway, UL9540A, EU Battery Regulation, NIS2 — awareness-level coverage of what every BESS professional needs to know.
25 min · Coming soonInterview Prep & Role Guide
What hiring managers look for by role, common interview questions, how to position adjacent experience, and mistakes to avoid.
20 min · Coming soonWho it's for
The BESS industry is growing fast. The structured onboarding didn't exist — until now.
Career switchers
Coming from solar, wind, oil & gas, or electrical engineering? BESS has its own vocabulary, mental models, and commercial logic. This course closes the gap.
New hires
Just started at a BESS company? Get the foundation that makes you effective from day one — instead of spending months piecing it together on the job.
Recruiters & HR teams
Screening BESS candidates? Module 8 covers exactly what hiring managers look for by role — and the questions that separate genuine knowledge from surface-level familiarity.
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