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Storage Lifecycle Management: From Cradle to Grave

Understanding the complete lifecycle of energy storage systems and optimizing every phase for maximum value and sustainability

What is Storage Lifecycle Management?

Storage lifecycle management encompasses the entire journey of an energy storage system from initial concept through planning, construction, operation, and eventual decommissioning. Effective lifecycle management ensures optimal performance, cost efficiency, and environmental sustainability throughout the system's 20-30 year operational life.

Why It Matters

  • • Maximizes return on investment over 25+ years
  • • Ensures system reliability and safety
  • • Optimizes environmental impact and sustainability
  • • Manages technological and market risks

Key Objectives

  • • Minimize total cost of ownership
  • • Maximize system availability and performance
  • • Ensure regulatory compliance
  • • Enable circular economy principles

Explore the Storage Lifecycle

Click on each phase to explore the key activities, challenges, and cost implications throughout the storage system lifecycle.

Lifecycle Cost Distribution

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Planning
10-20%
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Procurement
60-70%
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Operations
15-20%
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End-of-Life
5-10%

Planning & Design

6-12 months

Procurement & Construction

12-24 months

Operations & Maintenance

15-25 years

End-of-Life & Decommissioning

6-12 months

Key Lifecycle Insights

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25+ Years
Typical system lifetime
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$200-500M
Average project cost
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80% Recovery
Material value potential
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Ready to Dive Deeper?

Now that you understand the storage lifecycle phases, let's explore the planning phase in detail, where critical decisions shape the entire project's success.