Alex Urist

Vice President
XCharge North America

Alex is the Vice President of XCharge, a manufacturer of EV Charging and smart grid solutions designed for the North American grid, and leads the company’s strategic sales and marketing initiatives in North America.

Alex Urist’s Session(s):

1:00 pm–1:45 pm | Thu, March 27, 2025

Battery Energy Storage for Optimized EV Charging: Benefits and Limitations

Battery energy storage systems (BESS) are emerging as a critical component of EV charging infrastructure, offering the potential to reduce peak energy demands, lower operating costs, and integrate renewable energy sources. However, these systems also come with limitations, including high upfront costs, space constraints, and complex integration with grid operations. This panel brings together experts to explore the dual role of BESS in improving charging site efficiency and supporting grid stability.

Key topics include:

Assessing the economic and operational benefits of BESS for EV charging.
Addressing challenges in system design, permitting, and implementation.
Evaluating the role of BESS in enhancing grid resilience and integrating intermittent renewable energy sources.
Understanding limitations such as capacity constraints, degradation, and return on investment.

Attendees will gain actionable insights into when and how to leverage battery energy storage to optimize EV charging operations.

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