Battery Energy Storage Systems have far more to offer than a standard battery. BESS’s are packed full of advanced technologies, allowing the system to self-sufficiently capture charge from the connected solar array, optimise the ideal utilisation of the captured power, and execute the discharge of that power during identified ‘high-energy’ periods. Typically, Battery Energy Storage Systems will include the following technology:
Inverters
The inclusion of an inverter into the Battery Energy Storage System facilitates the flow of electricity between the AC line voltage and the DC battery terminals. The inverter converts power between the AC and DC states, allowing the system to both charge and discharge the batteries.
Control Components
The integration of high level control components into the BESS promotes self-sufficiency, allowing the system to monitor and control the performance of all internal technologies to ensure optimum efficiency. The control components are also utilised to analyse energy consumption data, allowing the system to discharge stored power during ‘high-energy’ consumption periods.
Integrated Sensors
An extension to the integrated control components, sensors assist in ensuring the continued safe operation of the BESS. The inclusion of these sensors also allows accurate reporting on key aspects of the systems operation such as the ongoing monitoring of operational temperatures, identification of battery module failure and energy usage data reporting for both the operator and energy supplier.
Multiple Battery Modules
Further to the self-sufficiency theme, the inclusion of multiple battery modules ensures the systems continuity should one of the battery modules fail. This modular system allows the simple replacement of any failed battery modules without experiencing any downtime.
Post time: Oct-26-2022