Solar panels for battery energy storage systems
WHAT IS BESS

Energy available when you need it.

A BESS charges from the grid, solar or a generator, stores that energy in batteries, and discharges it to your loads when required — controlled by software that decides when to charge and when to supply.

kW / MW

Power rating — how quickly the system can charge or discharge.

kWh / MWh

Energy capacity — how much energy the system can store.

KEY COMPONENTS

A connected system.

Configuration depends on the application; these are the building blocks of a typical installation.

Battery modules

Store electrical energy in racks or containerised enclosures.

Battery management system

Monitors cell voltage, temperature and state of charge to protect the batteries.

Power conversion system

Converts between DC battery power and the AC power used by the facility.

Energy management system

Decides when to charge and discharge based on the chosen operating strategy.

Thermal management

Keeps batteries within suitable operating temperatures.

Protection equipment

Switchgear and safety systems appropriate to the installation.

THE BESS LIFECYCLE

From first conversation to long-term care.

01

Assessment

Review load data, tariffs, existing DG and solar, and site conditions.

02

System design

Define power rating, capacity and operating strategy.

03

Installation

Coordinate equipment, civil and electrical works on site.

04

Commissioning

Test, integrate and hand over the operating system.

05

Maintenance

Ongoing monitoring, servicing and support.