Balancing the grid: the role of BESS in ancillary services
As BESS continues to evolve, understanding its role in supporting grid stability is key for the future of energy. Join Álvaro Benito (Sr. Software Engineer) as he explores how these systems are shaping ancillary services, offering unmatched flexibility and speed to meet growing energy demands.
Álvaro Benito
Project Engineer and Software Developer
Álvaro is a Software Developer & PV Engineer with a background in Electrical and Electronics Engineering. He joined RatedPower’s Product team over a year ago, specifically the Interconnection team, where he's a key stakeholder on any AC-coupled storage, overhead line and substation-related initiative. In his current role, he is in charge of ensuring that the solutions delivered in RatedPower satisfy both the engineering and the software development requirements. Álvaro is analytical in his approach, and is adamant on making sure his team understands the technical reasons behind every new feature.
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