10 reasons to choose battery storage for your project or facility
Why consider battery energy storage systems?
At Aggreko, we see battery energy storage systems (BESS) as a crucial technology for businesses to achieve both sustainability and growth.
That's why we've significantly increased our global investment in BESS to approximately US$200 million. This allows us to provide more industries with access to the latest battery technology, helping them reach their net zero goals.
Battery energy storage systems can enhance energy reliability, reduce emissions and lower fuel costs, contributing to a more resilient, greener and efficient operation.
Here are 10 reasons why you should consider battery energy storage for your project or facility:
Peak shaving
Sites often have fluctuating energy demands due to the use of heavy machinery and equipment. Battery storage can help manage peak demand by providing additional power during high-demand periods. This principle can be applied to a hybrid power set up to enable a generator to be sized correctly or when there is a limited power connection. An example would be to support EV charging equipment or the startup of a chiller.
Increased efficiency/generator rightsizing
For applications with a high surge in power demand on start up (such as motorstarts and tower cranes) battery energy storage can work with a generator to cover high or low load periods; this often means a generator can be sized correctly rather than being oversized which leads to inefficient running. A correctly sized generator ensures that efficiency is maximised.
Stage V generators
Battery storage helps manage power loads to ensure the generator runs at an efficient capacity, this is particularly important for Stage V engines. This further reduces emissions, whilst delivering greater efficiency, driving more sustainable practices.