Insights
Model, markets, use cases, due diligence, tools
Everything you need to make informed BESS decisions
From market structure and the Catalyst model to due diligence analyses and practical calculation tools — organised by what you need to know.
Market News and Opinion
Selected analyses and webinars with perspective — what market developments, regulation and price signals mean for BESS projects.
Brought to you by our electricity market expert
Dominik Schwarz
LinkedIn5 years of experience in European electricity markets and BESS revenue analysis
"Battery storage economics change faster than most business cases assume. The projects that succeed treat market intelligence as a continuous input — not a one-off assumption."
Market Economics
How markets work
Revenue streams, market regimes and live benchmarks for battery storage projects — Revenue Index, FCR, aFRR and day-ahead in Germany.
Customer Stories
What customers do
How project developers, portfolio managers and financiers use Catalyst — from feasibility studies to bankable documentation.
Due Diligence
How to vet projects and portfolios
FCA constraints, grid fees, co-location risks and financing parameters — quantitative tools for project evaluation.
Modelling Tools
Calculations yourself
Interactive calculators and modelling tools — IRR calculator, FCA sensitivity tool and more. Coming soon.
Knowledge Base
BESS fundamentals & markets
Technical and economic fundamentals for battery storage projects — revenue stacking, FCR, aFRR, co-location and investment analysis.
Model your own projects
Apply the methodology directly to your projects — with personalized scenarios, site parameters, and auditable results.