Schneider Electric Launches All-In-One Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) for Microgrids
April 26 2024 - 1:13AM
Schneider Electric Launches All-In-One Battery Energy Storage
System (BESS) for Microgrids
- Upholding the highest and strictest safety standards,
BESS will be available in various markets around the
world.
Schneider Electric, the global leader in digital transformation
of energy management and automation, today announced the launch of
its latest Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) designed and
engineered to be a part of a flexible and scalable, architecture.
BESS is the foundation for a fully integrated microgrid solution
that is driven by Schneider Electric’s controls, optimization,
electrical distribution, and world-renowned digital and field
services.
The climate crisis and geopolitical tension means energy
security is not guaranteed today. Resilience can be improved by
ensuring access and storage of various onsite energy sources
quickly, efficiently, and safely. As an integral part of a
microgrid system, BESS captures energy from different sources,
accumulates this energy, and stores it in rechargeable batteries
for later use. Battery Energy Storage is the only Distributed
Energy Resource (DERs) that enables the widest range of customer
energy-use cases, including resiliency, demand-charge reduction,
services, renewable self-consumption, decarbonization of electrical
energy, and variable generation smoothing.
“Reliable energy supply cannot be taken for granted. With over
two decades of expertise in power conversion and batteries, storage
is at the core of Schneider Electric’s proposition. Now, we are
proud to introduce a solution that has been thoroughly designed and
tested,” said Bala Vinayagam, Schneider Electric’s Senior
Vice President of Microgrids. “Our aim is to deliver this
cornerstone technology to the market that enables multiple use
cases for resilience, sustainability, and energy cost savings. We
are providing greater demand-side flexibility at scale to the
microgrid sector by enabling our local expert partners to deliver a
safe and compatible system."
Comprised of battery modules, battery racks, a battery
management system, power conversion unit, and controller, BESS has
been tested and validated to work as an integral component with
Schneider Electric’s microgrid systems. It is also fully integrated
into the software suite, which includes EcoStruxure Microgrid
Operation, and EcoStruxure Microgrid Advisor. With defined
commercial references and options, selections include configuration
and advanced safety controls, BESS minimizes energy costs and
delivers the following features:
- Full Integration Capabilities: The all-in-one
enclosure seamlessly incorporates pre-integrated components
streamlining site engineering, construction, and installation
processes while minimizing labor and material expenses. The
paralleling capability enables multiple BESS units to function as a
unified entity. This comprehensive integration encompasses
inverters, batteries, cooling systems, transformers, safety
features, and controls, ensuring optimal performance and
efficiency.
- Easy Installation and Maintenance: The
ready-to-deploy system, featuring tested, validated, and documented
architecture (TVDA), facilitates installation processes, delivering
efficiency compared to traditional custom-engineered designs. The
solution also seamlessly integrates with Schneider Electric’s
Energy Management Systems (EMS), significantly reducing integration
time and minimizing field errors.
- Safety Compliant: The solution is fully
certified and compliant using ANSI/UL standards for deployment
across multiple geographies and has a cutting-edge fire safety
system design.
- Resilience: The system offers bidirectional
connectivity to the grid, providing the flexibility to operate as
either grid-connected or off-grid. With the capacity to store
energy for immediate access during outages, BESS can deliver up to
2 MW of power when needed.
- Peace of Mind: Comprehensive services and
support available throughout the lifecycle of the project and
warranty execution for optimal maintenance and care.
The BESS is available as a 20-feet NEMA 3R Enclosure that is AC
coupled and available from 250kW to 2MW in 2h and 4h
configurations.
“Our new Battery Energy Storage System marks a significant step
forward in enabling storage and connection with Distributed Energy
Resources that is flexible enough to meet the future energy demand
needs,” Vinayagam said. “Amidst the global pursuit
of net-zero objectives and the imperative for an enhanced grid, we
are working closely with our trusted network of partners to deliver
the technology required to fully unlock the potential of simplified
battery storage and power conversion.”
For more information about microgrid technologies and energy
resiliency, check out this blog.
Schneider Electric PR Contact: global.pr@se.com
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