Verdant-Future Energy Ltd
What are Battery Energy Storage Systems?
Electricity is central to our modern way of life. We use it everywhere; hospitals, homes, schools, shops, businesses, entertainment, travel and of course, the device you are using to read this article. Every aspect of our day-to-day existence utilises this form of energy. Traditionally, we generated electricity from fossil fuels. Now though, through use of modern technology man has harnessed a cheaper and, inexhaustible supply.
There’s just one issue, it is intermittent. We don’t always have it when we need it.
However, scientific advancements have provided a solution for our ever-changing needs.
BESS – Battery Energy Storage Systems
Simply put, a battery energy storage system (BESS) is an advanced technological solution storing electricity from multiple sources for use when most needed. BESS benefits include; energy efficiency, and improved sustainability by lowering consumption. Enhancing a business’s sustainable credentials amongst its customers. It also results in substantial financial savings leading to greater profitability and corporate resilience.
Here in the UK, we are beholden to a global spot price in which our domestic electricity is costed. Combined with price fluctuations due to weather, equipment malfunctions or just supply and demand or possibly all three, and we have a problem. However, battery systems provide a commercially compelling alternative for consistent, continual power at reduced cost.
Battery storage is particularly effective when combined with solar and wind energy, because it smoothes out the intermittent nature of renewable power and instead guarantees a steady supply of electricity when needed. The batteries charge during the day or when windy, releasing power later in the evenings when the sun is not shining or the wind blowing. BESS includes energy management software that manages the charge and discharge cycles to reflect real-time demand with supply.
Overall, BESS ensures that energy from intermittent renewable sources is more aligned to demand. The supply of solar and wind energy fluctuates, BESS smoothes these fluctuations providing a continuous usable power supply.
Financial Gains
There are obvious financial gains from battery storage systems. Low cost energy generated but not utilised, can be supplied during peak periods when electricity rates are higher thus avoiding greater cost. Does your competitor know this?
Verdant Future works with all the best BESS manufacturers and equipment. We provide effective solutions to your energy problems be it at home or at work.
