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AI-summarised brief · reviewed before publication

In Australia’s National Electricity Market, battery energy storage system (BESS) owners face operational limits tied to degradation guarantees that can curtail revenue potential. Envision Energy’s Faisal Mohd explains that warranties often restrict cycling, state‑of‑charge, temperature, and power rates to protect battery health. These constraints, while safeguarding performance, can prevent owners from exploiting shifting market conditions such as energy arbitrage or peak‑price dispatch. Recent data shows NEM batteries captured only 38 % of their theoretical revenue, underscoring the financial impact of rigid guarantees.