This session looks at how advanced energy management platforms, real-time analytics, and intelligent controls are changing the way grid-scale storage resources are operated. Speakers will break down how operators turn battery data into tangible performance indicators and generate financial benefits, including predictive maintenance and optimized dispatch across multiple markets. The conversation also addresses policy and market limitations – such as California’s emerging mPDR mechanism – and explores how cross-team coordination can maximize the value of both standalone and hybrid storage systems throughout their lifecycles.