Exawatt’s levelised cost of energy/storage (LCOE/LCOS) analysis were developed in response to the desire for users to be able to compare the energy transacted by a lithium-ion battery pack across their first and second life (including recycling or further use in grid storage)
The energy storage team’s analysis centres on a model developed with customisability in mind.
The LCOE/LCOS model includes the following:
- Over thirty customisable inputs including cycle life and depth of discharge
- Comparison of LFP and NMC chemistries
- Adjustable BEV efficiency via the use of SiC inverters
Meet the energy storage team
Edward Rackley
Head of Energy StorageEdward Rackley
Ed uses his electrochemical materials knowledge to inform our supply chain analysis and bottom-up cost modelling. He has a PhD in Chemical Engineering from the University of Sheffield, specialising in solid oxide fuel cell anodes. Ed’s industrial experience includes research into novel battery current collectors and spinel cathode synthesis.
Aaron Wade
Head of Battery CostsAaron Wade
Aaron leads CRU’s battery cost modelling, forecasting production costs of current and next-generation battery technologies, understanding when and how new technologies will affect the battery market.Prior to joining CRU, Aaron completed his PhD in lithium-ion battery degradation with the Faraday Institution at UCL. During this time he interned at Exawatt part-time for the duration of his studies. Aaron is a project director of “Battery Pub”, an online networking event for the battery community.
