Beyond your average household battery

By Cummins Inc., Global Power Technology Leader

Beyond your average household battery

Key Points

  • How Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are changing how industries use and manage power. 
  • Why smart, containerized solutions offer faster setup and seamless grid integration. 
  • Why batteries are also storage devices that power every infrastructure we have 
     

Batteries do more than store energy. They’re reshaping how the world is powered. 

In this episode of Power Onward, Kim sits down with Aaron to discuss the role of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in the global energy transition. From commercial buildings to remote islands, Aaron explains how this all-in-one technology brings cleaner, smarter power wherever it’s needed. 

Learn how large-scale batteries go beyond backup to become the brains of entire energy systems, and why Cummins’ latest innovation is a major step toward Destination Zero. 

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Timestamps

(00:00) This is Power Onward 
(00:33) How batteries became a global power solution 
(01:30) Massive batteries that also manage your energy system 
(02:43) Explaining how BESS works using a simple analogy 
(03:56) Inside Cummins’ new all-in-one battery system 
(05:35) Designing for speed, safety, and scalability 
(06:20) Powering through heat and grid limits in Dubai 
(09:07) The role of BESS in the energy future 

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Episode Transcript 

Episode transcript

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Cummins Inc., Global Power Technology Leader

Cummins Inc., a global power leader, is committed to powering a more prosperous world. Since 1919, we have delivered innovative solutions that move people, goods and economies forward. Our five business segments—Engine, Components, Distribution, Power Systems and Accelera™ by Cummins—offer a broad portfolio, including advanced diesel, alternative fuel, electric and hybrid powertrains; integrated power generation systems; critical components such as aftertreatment, turbochargers, fuel systems, controls, transmissions, axles and brakes; and zero-emissions technologies like battery and electric powertrain systems and electrolyzers. With a global footprint, deep technical expertise and an extensive service network, we deliver dependable, cutting-edge solutions tailored to our customers’ needs, supporting them through the energy transition with our Destination Zero strategy. We create value for customers, investors and employees and strengthen communities through our corporate responsibility pillars: education, equality of opportunity and environment. Headquartered in Columbus, Indiana, Cummins employs approximately 70,000 people worldwide and earned $3.9 billion on $34.1 billion in sales in 2024.

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