As the world shifts towards renewable energy sources like wind and solar, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) have emerged as a pivotal technology for modern energy management.
BESS play a crucial role in addressing this need by storing excess energy generated during periods of low demand and releasing it during peak demand periods. This capability not only enhances the efficiency of energy use but also contributes to the stability and reliability of the power grid.
Key benefits of BESS
Battery energy storage systems offer numerous benefits across various sectors of the economy, far beyond the basic grid support functions it fulfills. Some of these include:
Provides grid stabilization and helps manage peak demand
Provides backup power during grid outages
Integrates intermittent renewable energy sources
Supports the deployment of EV charging
Reduces electricity costs
Helps to mitigate emissions
Types of BESS installation
Residential
Designed to provide backup power, optimize after-meter solar energy consumption and reduce homeowners' electricity bills.
Commercial and industrial
Supplies higher-demand factory, hospital and data-center facilities with reliable and stable backup power.
Community scale
Serves multiple homes or buildings as a microgrid within a community or neighborhood.
Utility scale
Provides grid services such as frequency regulation, voltage support and renewable energy integration.
Grid scale
Deployed at the transmission or distribution level in active support of grid stability and system resilience.
Off-grid and remote applications
Typically built at any required scale and provide power in remote and/or off-grid areas/facilities with limited grid access.
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