Environmental assessment requirements for new solar container battery projects

To regulate PV system design and battery function, the following standards are recommended: IEC 62124 for stand-alone PV system design and PV performance evaluation, including battery testing and recovery after periods of low state-of-charge in various climatic conditions, and IEC. The development of battery energy storage projects requires navigating a complex web of state and local permitting processes. These assessments involve a comprehensive process of identifying and analyzing potential environmental impacts,ranging from land use to water usage and wildlife impacts. In 2024 and 2025, a renewable energy developer hired Barr to provide environmental planning and permitting services for a proposed solar-generation and battery-storage project in New Mexico.