[mrfusion]

If utilities install these batteries near the last mile, would that also cut down on power outages during storms?

[eigenvector]

Probably not since most radial power systems are not designed to support islanded operation for a segment of the system. Grid batteries will likely be designed to automatically disconnect during grid outages just like distributed generation.

[aharonovich]

but grid-edge storage does help a bit to resiliency of grid.