In this podcast highlight from Episode 50 of the Charge Point Podcast, Geert de Mil from Q8 Electric explains why battery energy storage systems (BESS) are becoming essential for scaling high-power EV charging infrastructure.

Discover how co-located batteries help overcome grid constraints, accelerate charging site deployment, improve charging reliability, and reduce dependence on large grid connections. Geert also shares why the real value of BESS lies in smart integration and value stacking — combining peak shaving, power boosting, energy arbitrage, and future flexibility opportunities to build more resilient and profitable charging hubs.

As grid congestion becomes a growing challenge across Europe, battery-backed charging is emerging as a key strategy for Charge Point Operators looking to scale efficiently.

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