Beyond your average household battery

By Cummins Inc., Global Power Technology Leader

Sep 10, 2025

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

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Author Profiles

Cummins Inc., a global power solutions leader, comprises five business segments – Components, Engine, Distribution, Power Systems, and Accelera by Cummins – supported by its global manufacturing and extensive service and support network, skilled workforce and vast technological expertise. Cummins is committed to its Destination Zero strategy – the company’s commitment to sustainability and helping its customers successfully navigate the energy transition with its broad portfolio of products. Cummins has approximately 69,900 employees and earned $3.9 billion on sales of $34.1 billion in 2024. See how Cummins is leading the world toward a future of smarter, cleaner power at www.cummins.com.

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