In a world powered by renewables, battery energy storage systems (BESS) are emerging as the ‘must-have’ asset class that will hold things together – bridging the physics of grids and the economics of markets. And with the associated operational & financial complexities of batteries comes the necessity (and the opportunity) to harness the power of data-driven software solutions. Rapid advances in AI/ML and in digital infrastructure are enabling these green energy infrastructure assets to be relied upon as ‘the new normal’ around the globe. A real-world example of this will be unpacked to help showcase hidden complexities and sources of value that be created through technology.