Battery Energy Storage Systems & Solutions

There are several benefits of using battery storage systems for commercial or industrial purposes:

• Cost savings: Battery storage systems can help commercial and industrial customers save money on their energy bills by reducing peak demand charges and by reducing diesel fuel consumption if operating off grid. 
• Increased reliability: Battery storage systems can provide backup power during outages or other interruptions in the grid, ensuring that critical operations can continue uninterrupted.
• Reduced emissions: When paired with generators and / or integrated with renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power, batteries contribute to reducing usage of fossil fuels and lowering greenhouse gas emissions.
• Improved grid stability: Utilising battery storage can help stabilise the grid by reducing fluctuations in supply and demand, reducing the need for expensive upgrades to the grid infrastructure.

Battery storage works by storing electrical energy in batteries for later use. The process involves converting electrical energy into chemical energy that is stored in the batteries and can be converted back into electrical energy when needed.

When electrical energy is supplied to the battery, either from grid, a generator, or a renewable energy source, it charges the battery by causing a chemical reaction that stores the energy in the form of chemical potential energy. The battery can then discharge the stored energy by reversing the chemical reaction and converting the stored chemical energy back into electrical energy.

The process of charging and discharging the battery is controlled by power conversion systems and control systems that manage the flow of energy between the battery and the electrical load. The control system monitors the state of charge of the battery and manages the charging and discharging cycles to optimise the performance and longevity of the battery.