BusinessJuly 16, 2026

tolling

/ˈtoʊlɪŋ/

Definition

A business model where a facility owner charges a fee to other parties for the use of their infrastructure to store or process energy.

Etymology

Derived from the Middle English 'toll,' referring to a tax or fee for a privilege, which traces back through Old English to the Late Latin 'teloneum' or 'customhouse'.

In the news

In the article, the company mentions 'tolling revenue streams' to describe how they generate consistent, predictable income by allowing others to use their energy storage assets.

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